Student injured by stray bullet as chaos erupts at Gatundu North MP’s event
A student was injured by a stray bullet during a chaotic public event hosted by a Kenyan MP in Kiambu county. Police fired warning shots to disperse a crowd that turned violent during a food and cash distribution ceremony.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks associated with political gatherings and the potential for violence during public resource distribution in Kenya.
Police are investigating an incident where a student was shot and injured by a stray bullet after violence broke out during a public event hosted by Gatundu North MP Elijah Kururia in Kiambu county on Tuesday evening.
The report provides a factual account of the event and police actions without taking a political stance.
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