Kenyans Question Identity of Unmarked Car and Masked Gunmen in CBD
The sighting of a red pickup truck with two masked gunmen on Thursday, June 27, in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) has raised alarm among Kenyans. The unmarked vehicle was spotted along Moi Avenue, where youth had gathered to protest the Reject Finance Bill.
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This incident occurred during the “7 Days of Rage” events, with military personnel also deployed to assist the police in the city and around State House due to threats of an invasion.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had appealed to the youth on Wednesday to call off the protests scheduled for Thursday.
A picture of the vehicle, shared by CNN photographer Fest Olang, quickly went viral as Kenyans reposted the images, demanding answers about the identities of the masked gunmen. Larry Madowo, Africa Correspondent, also shared the image, prompting further discussion.
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“Unmarked car, no uniform, hidden identity, but armed. Who are they?” Madowo tweeted, tagging Fest Olang.
The men, dressed in unmarked clothing and at times standing atop the vehicle with weapons, sparked outrage and concern among Kenyans. The mysterious figures were discussed extensively in the comments section of Madowo’s Twitter post.
Here are some of the reactions:
- @shakiaustin: “Against a Gen Z with just a smartphone, flag, and a water bottle.”
- @BrimaWontMiss: “They are special forces retired commandos with green beret vests hired to kill peaceful protestors termed as treasonous criminals.”
- @Fay254: “Those sharp eyes don’t belong to Kenyan forces.”
- @alexis_cyn: “And why are they covering their faces ama hawa ndo snipers?”
The presence of these unidentified armed men continues to fuel speculation and concern among the public as they demand transparency and accountability from the authorities.
