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Man reportedly shot dead in Kitengela protests identified

The man identified as Brian Kimutai, 21, was a known boda boda rider in Kitengela town.

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by GEORGE OWITI

News07 July 2025 - 18:18
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In Summary


  • His death was confirmed by a senior nurse at the Kitengela Level 4 Hospital, where he was rushed after the shooting incident.
  • The nurse declined to be mentioned due to the sensitivity of the matter.

A police officer injured during the Saba Saba protests in Kitengela, Kajiado County, is being attended to by Kenya Red Cross personnel on July 7, 2025/George Owiti

The man who was reportedly shot dead by the police in Kitengela protests on Monday has been identified as Brian Kimutai, 21.

He was a known bodaboda rider in Kitengela town.

His death was confirmed by a senior nurse at the Kitengela Level 4 Hospital, where he was rushed after the shooting incident.

The nurse declined to be mentioned due to the sensitivity of the matter.

The deceased's brother Antole Ashafa told reporters that his brother was reportedly shot dead by police officers despite the fact that he had surrendered.

Protestors manned the body at the health facility, denying police officers access to the hospital.

Four victims have reportedly been admitted at the hospital with gunshot wounds.

Several others, including police officers who sustained various injuries during the protests, were being attended to at the same hospital.

Kenya Red Cross personnel were aiding in the rescue mission.

Tension remained high in Kitengela and its environs.

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