The railings outside Imenti House in Nairobi’s Central Business District, once a typical backdrop of city hustle, have now become a quiet memorial adorned with white roses and newspaper clippings.

The makeshift shrine marks the exact spot where an unarmed mask vendor was shot in the head by police officers during Tuesday’s protests over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang.

Photos shared by Kabz Nya Kisii showed the location as passersby slowed down to pay their respects, some pausing in silence, others whispering their heartfelt prayers.

Petals from fresh white roses were strewn all over the site, paying homage to the victim of brutality and a symbol of pain.

Alongside them, pages from local dailies featuring the harrowing incident fluttered in the breeze, a haunting reminder of the violence that unfolded on these streets.

A chilling video of the shooting captured how the vendor had been standing by the building, quietly selling face masks, when two armed police officers approached.

One officer shoved him without cause, while the other fired a shot at close range, striking the man in the head.

The incident occurred in broad daylight and was partially captured in disturbing footage that quickly went viral.

The vendor was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital, where he is receiving treatment, but is still in critical condition.

Kenyans across the country and in the diaspora have expressed outrage, calling for justice for the unwarranted shooting.

Many were annoyed by the fact that the victim was not armed and posed no threat, leaving questions on why the police officer shot him.

Acting on the uproar of the Kenyan public, the National Police Service issued a brief press release stating the fate of the officer.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ordered the arrest of the officer as preliminary investigations into the case began.

However, many Kenyans remain sceptical, citing a long history of delayed justice and cover-ups in cases involving police shootings.

For now, the white roses by Imenti House serve as both tribute and protest; a silent, powerful message in a city still shaken.

Source: TUKO.co.ke