This archive report was first published on 3 May 2021.
On May 1, 2021, DW journalist Mariel Müller was covering a peaceful protest against police brutality and coronavirus lockdown measures in central Nairobi when she was hit by two separate tear gas canisters fired by police.
The German Embassy in Kenya has joined an increasing number of voices condemning the attack, calling for a swift investigation into the incident.
"We are concerned by Saturday's event in which DW press correspondent Ms Mueller was injured by a tear gas canister fired by the Kenyan police while she was covering a demonstration," the embassy wrote in a tweet.
Speaking with DW TV, DW Director General Peter Limbourg described the attack as "shocking" and expressed his disappointment that Kenyan authorities had yet to respond.
"I'm not only waiting for an apology, I'm waiting for something to happen that has consequences because this is not acceptable," Limbourg said.
