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Konshens Reacts to Shocking Video of Kenyan Police Shooting Protester: “This Is Madness”

Jamaican dancehall star Konshens has joined a growing chorus of global voices condemning the recent police shooting of 22-year-old Boniface Kariuki during protests in Nairobi.

On June 17, 2025, video footage surfaced showing a uniformed police officer firing a round from a pump-action shotgun at close range, critically injuring Kariuki, a street hawker who was peacefully demonstrating against the controversial death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ in police custody.

The disturbing video quickly made its way around the world, and among those who reacted was Konshens, who took to Instagram Stories to express his outrage and solidarity with Kenyans.

“This is madness. How do you shoot unarmed people in the head in broad daylight? Africa is bleeding and the world is watching,” Konshens wrote, reposting the video with a “trigger warning” tag and the hashtag #JusticeForBoniface.

The artist, known for hits like Bruk Off Yuh Back and Gal a Bubble, added that the situation reflects a troubling pattern of state brutality seen across the world, including in Jamaica.

“This isn’t just a Kenya issue. It’s the same struggle—different uniforms. Same system trying to silence the voice of the people,” he added.

Konshens’ comments have since been widely shared by Kenyan fans and human rights activists, who praised him for using his platform to spotlight the escalating crisis.

The artist’s reaction follows mounting international attention over police conduct in Kenya, especially after two officers were arrested in connection with the shooting. One of the suspects, identified as Police Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde, has drawn scrutiny after internet users matched accessories worn in the viral video with images from his public social media accounts.

Boniface Kariuki remains in critical but stable condition at Kenyatta National Hospital, where he underwent emergency neurosurgery to remove a projectile from his head.

In Kenya, the incident has sparked fresh calls for police accountability, while online campaigns like #JusticeForBoniface and #StopPoliceBrutalityKE continue to gain traction.

Konshens concluded his message with a direct appeal to Kenyan authorities:

“Protect your people. Not silence them. The whole world is watching.”

As protests continue in Kenya and pressure builds for reform, Konshens’ voice adds to the growing international spotlight on police violence and the global demand for justice.

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