JOINT STATEMENT: Statement on the Aftermath of the Saba Saba demonstrations and Ngong Investigative Findings.

Disclaimer: The names of survivors and eyewitnesses * have been changed or withheld to protect their identities and ensure their safety.

PRWG visited injured patients and bereaved families following the July 7 Saba Saba protests. The organization documented a range of injuries, including gunshot wounds to the head, limbs, and machete cuts, reportedly inflicted by armed individuals who disrupted peaceful demonstrations. In one Nairobi hospital, we found 21 patients with gunshot injuries were being treated.

Below are some of the documented cases:

Innocent Mummo. (Deceased, 18 years old) was shot in the head and neck in Ngong during the protests. At the time of PRWG’s visit, he was in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Tragically, he has since succumbed to his injuries.

Kimani J.* (Motorbike rider) was shot in the shoulder while transporting a passenger through Ngong town. He reported seeing both uniformed and plainclothes police officers firing at protesters before he was hit. His injury occurred before the arrival of officers in unmarked Subaru vehicles.

Paul* (a commuter) was heading home from work, was attacked by aggressors. Shortly after the attack began, police arrived and began shooting indiscriminately. Peter was struck in the leg by a bullet during the chaos. The police did not intervene to stop the violence.

Raphael* (28 years old) was shot in the right thigh and was undergoing surgery at the time of PRWG’s visit. His family members were at the hospital, awaiting updates on his condition.

Dennis K. (Deceased) was shot attempting to close the gate at his workplace in Ngong after the protests had subsided. Witnesses said the fatal shot came from a bush near the entrance, an area where unmarked Subaru vehicles had been seen. After being moved between several medical facilities, Dennis underwent surgery to remove a bullet from his abdomen. Although he initially stabilized, he later died from septicemia caused by internal injuries. A post-mortem had not yet been conducted at the time of PRWG’s visit and no police officer had claimed responsibility. CCTV footage from a nearby establishment may hold vital evidence.

Oscar J. (Deceased, 24 years old) was shot in the neck while returning from a garage. He was the only son in his family and a boda boda operator supporting a young wife and two children. Witnesses reported seeing a sniper firing from a rooftop while officers in full riot gear fired into crowds targeting even those surrendering. Oscar’s body was awaiting post-mortem. No investigation or attempt to retrieve bullet casings and other evidence had been initiated by IPOA at the time of the interview.

Joseph K. (Deceased, 24 years old) was shot in the head during the protests. His family learned of his death through a live video streamed on social media. They later confirmed his body at the hospital. The family reported delays in accessing his remains and an absence of communication from investigative authorities. A post-mortem has not yet been conducted, and the incident had not been formally investigated.