Evans Kiratu, a young protester, tragically lost his life on Friday, June 21, after succumbing to injuries sustained during the demonstrations on June 20, 2024.

Kiratu, who was allegedly struck by a tear gas canister in his groin, was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital by a group of concerned citizens.

Chris, one of the individuals who helped transport Kiratu, confirmed that the young man passed away around 12 p.m. on Friday.

Speaking to the press, Chris provided the distressing details of Kiratu’s final moments. He also revealed that Kiratu had no siblings and that his mother had expressed a desire to disassociate herself from him, despite attempts to inform her of her son’s critical condition.

Kiratu’s passing marks the second fatality linked to the alleged actions of the police during the protests. Rex Masai, a protester in his late 20s, also succumbed to injuries following an alleged police shooting in the Nairobi Central Business District.

The aftermath of Thursday’s nationwide protests was significant, with at least 200 people injured and more than 100 arrested, according to a report by Amnesty International and an alliance of human rights groups.