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Girl, 15, shot during anti-government protests in Nyandarua

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Mary Wanjiku. She was shot in the leg while walking home. [James Munyeki, Standard]

A 15-year-old student was allegedly shot by police during anti-government protests in Nyahururu town on Tuesday evening.

Mary Wanjiku, a student at St Luis Secondary School, was walking home when she was caught up in the chaos as police dispersed protesters near the main market.

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