Two people were shot dead on Monday, July 7, in Kangemi during the Saba Saba Day protest.
The two were shot during a scuffle between the police and the protestors, as teargas canisters clouded the air and water cannon trucks dispersed the crowds.
According to reports and videos seen shared online, the situation at Kangemi heightened by the minute, even as more officers were deployed to the area.
2 people shot dead in Kangemi Nairobi. Photo: Courtesy.
The two were taken to Eagle Nursing Home in Kangemi, where Dr. Aoron Sikuku pronounced them dead.
After the doctor examined the victims, they disclosed that the fatalities were from gunshot wounds on different parts of their bodies.
Notably, two more people were reportedly shot dead in the Ngong area as residents decried bullets in homes and residential areas.
Emergency responders have complained that the barricades continue to deter swift action for those in need in affected areas such as Ngong, Rongai, and Kangemi.
The Saba Saba protests kicked off early in the morning, with the police barricading major roads feeding the Nairobi CBD.
Several motorists were arrested as they tried to sneak passengers into the city center.
