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Human rights groups praise directive on officers who killed Kwekwe Mwandaza

Human rights groups praise directive on officers who killed Kwekwe Mwandaza
Medics help carry the body of 14-year-old Kwekwe Mwandaza who was killed by eight police officers in Kwale last month. Looking on is Government Pathologist Johanssen Oduor. [Photo: Kelvin Karani/Standard]

Mombasa, Kenya: Two human rights organisations in Mombasa have welcomed the directive for the arrest and prosecution of police officers who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl in August.

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko on Wednesday directed the arrest and prosecution of two officers who shot dead Kwekwe Mwandaza at her home in Kwale, sparking protests by human rights activists and locals.

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