NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24 – A safety guard stationed at Kenya Power’s Stima Plaza in Nairobi was fatally shot throughout protests held on Monday by younger Kenyans marking the primary anniversary of final yr’s anti-finance invoice demonstrations.
In a press release, Kenya Power confirmed that the incident occurred at round 4:30 p.m.
The guard, recognized as Mr. Fred Wamale Wanyonyi, was an worker of Hatari Security and had been on responsibility on the Kolobot Road entrance when he was shot.
He was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, the place he was pronounced useless on arrival.
“We remorse the unlucky demise of Mr. Wamale and are working with the related investigative organs to unearth the circumstances below which the incident occurred. Our heartfelt condolences exit to his household, mates, and colleagues throughout this troublesome time,” Kenya Power mentioned.
The protests have been a part of a commemoration by Gen-Z demonstrators, marking one yr because the proposed finance invoice was dropped by President William Ruto following public backlash.
