Collins Olunga, a journalist with AFP News Agency, was shot and injured amidst ongoing demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024 in Nairobi.
The incident occurred on June 25, during protests held in the CBD where citizens from various counties gathered to express their opposition to proposed tax hikes.
In footage shared by Ali Mwamvita Manzu on X (formerly Twitter), Olunga is seen receiving medical attention inside a vehicle, with concerned voices in the background noting the severity of his bleeding.
The journalist, visibly in distress and struggling to breathe, appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound to his arm, which he had been using to operate his camera.
The protests in Nairobi are part of a wider nationwide movement against the Finance Bill 2024, which has sparked outrage across Kenya.
Demonstrators in various counties have gathered to voice their discontent over the proposed tax increases, fearing further economic strain on an already beleaguered populace.
In Nairobi, tensions escalated swiftly as police intervened to disperse crowds. Tear gas and rubber bullets were reportedly used, heightening chaos and causing panic among protesters.
Amnesty International confirmed at least 12 prominent social media were “abducted in the middle of the night” ahead of protests in Kenya against over-taxation,
The unrest follows a night marked by multiple arrests and alleged abductions. Among those detained were prominent figures like social media activist Gabriel Oguda and X Space host Osama Otero, both known for their vocal opposition to the Finance Bill.
Zachary Oguda, brother of Gabriel Oguda, confirmed the abduction on Twitter, raising concerns about the circumstances and authenticity of the arrests amid ongoing tensions.
