Journalist Shot During Protests Fears For Safety After Threatening Calls

Kameme TV reporter Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki has filed a report at the Nakuru police station after receiving several life-threatening phone calls.

The threats followed her return to Nakuru for a medical appointment related to injuries she sustained during coverage of anti-government protests.

Wanjeri had been shot three times by a rogue police officer during the protests and has been actively seeking justice ever since. She believes the threats are connected to her pursuit of accountability for the shooting.

Wanjeri shared with the media that the phone call left her feeling unsafe in Nakuru and across the country. She expressed fears about the ongoing case, especially since the officer responsible for her injuries remains at large.

The journalist mentioned that she has considered dropping the case due to concerns for her safety and her family. She pointed out that the person who shot her is still employed within the National Police Service, raising concerns about the officer's influence and protection within the system.

Since the incident, Wanjeri has been avoiding calls from unfamiliar numbers as a precaution. She continued to recover from surgery to remove rubber bullets from her thigh and recalled the events leading up to the shooting.

Police officers targeted Wanjeri despite her being in full press attire, a claim she backs with her previous experiences of police brutality.

On the day of the protest, Wanjeri had handed toothpaste to a police officer to help with tear gas effects just before being shot. She believes the shooting was intentional, noting that she had previously been hit by a tear gas canister on the same leg.