CNN’s Larry Madowo Confronts Kenyan Police During Nairobi Protests

Top of the Ticker: CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo was in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday covering protests against President William Ruto when he was struck by fragments from tear gas canisters fired by police. The canisters were aimed in the direction of journalists covering the demonstrations, which were primarily organized by Gen-Z Kenyans. CNN’s cameras captured the incident as Madowo called out to police: “Why are you shooting at me?”

BREAKING:

Police fired teargas at protesters in Nairobi’s city center today as Kenya’s youth returned to the streets for an eighth week of demonstrations.

CNN’s @LarryMadowo was reporting from the ground when federal police fired two tear gas canisters in his direction 👇 pic.twitter.com/lrZfxB5X3N

— CNN International PR (@cnnipr) August 8, 2024

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