While several people were killed during the nationwide Saba Saba protests on Monday, July 7, a young man from Kirinyaga county was fortunate to escape with his life.

Mike Duncan Kamau openly confessed to being among the active demonstrators during the protests.

He joined fellow Kenyans in honour of Gen Zs who lost their lives in 2025 chaotic demonstrations.

However, Kamau was badly injured when he was allegedly shot six times by anti-riot police officers.

"At around 3 p.m., we were cornered by the police. They ordered us to lie on the ground. They had whips and clubs. When people started escaping, that’s when I was shot.

I called the medics, and an ambulance came for me and took me to Jamia. From there, I was transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) but now I feel good," he shared, adding that he was feeling better.

The second-year law student at Mount Kenya University (MKU) said he could now walk freely after having six bullets removed from his body.

He did not need any support, but he had not fully regained his ability to walk properly as he was still recuperating from surgery.

Despite the injuries he sustained, Kamau said he would still encourage his peers to take part in future protests for better governance.

“We are going downhill because the right people are not listening to us. They are supposed to listen. They don’t uphold our right to hold peaceful protests as a country.

We go for peaceful protests—no one should return home the way I did. They are supposed to uphold the constitution, and when people show up for maandamano, they ought to be protected, not injured and harmed,” he said.

Peter Muchira, Kamau’s father, said that although he was grateful his son was recovering, the treatment had taken a financial toll on the family.

Muchira said the medical expenses had drained them, as the costs were substantial.

“This is something we had only seen on TV or heard from afar, but on this day, it came to our doorstep. It was very painful, and as a parent, I felt immense pressure.

It also brought with it countless questions—like why one person would be shot six times,” he said.

In another tragic story, a family in Kitengela, Kajiado county, mourned their loved one after he was shot twice by police.

Brian Kimutai was shot dead in broad daylight while pleading for mercy from anti-riot officers.

He was shot in the neck and back. His elder brother recounted the heartbreaking scene, describing how he watched his sibling die at the hands of the police.

Source: TUKO.co.ke