A 23-year-old university student who was allegedly shot by police during the recent Saba Saba protests has died, sparking outrage and renewed calls for accountability in the use of force during public demonstrations.
Highlights:
- 23-year-old student succumbed to injuries after alleged police shooting
- Incident occurred during Saba Saba protests
- Family and rights groups demand justice and independent investigation
- Police yet to issue a detailed response on the incident
Main Story:
A somber mood has gripped the family and friends of a 23-year-old university student who died after allegedly being shot by police during the Saba Saba demonstrations. The victim, whose identity has been withheld until the family is fully briefed, was critically injured during the protests and later succumbed to the wounds.
The incident took place amid chaotic scenes in Nairobi, where protesters clashed with law enforcement officers over issues ranging from governance to the high cost of living.
Eyewitnesses claim the student was unarmed and was caught in the chaos while attempting to flee tear gas and baton charges. Civil society organizations and student unions have condemned the incident, accusing police of using excessive force on peaceful demonstrators.
“We’ve lost a brilliant young mind to state violence. This cannot go unpunished,” said a student leader at a vigil held for the victim.
The student’s family is calling for an independent investigation and has vowed to pursue justice through legal channels. Human rights groups, including Amnesty International Kenya, have echoed those calls and are demanding swift accountability.
“This is not just about one life — it’s about the pattern of impunity we continue to see,” one rights advocate said.
While police have acknowledged incidents of unrest during the Saba Saba protests, they have yet to issue a detailed statement on the student’s death. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is expected to launch a probe into the matter.
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