Electricity distribution company Kenya Power has issued a statement after one of its security guards was shot dead while on duty at the Stima Plaza in Nairobi.
In a statement on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Kenya Power revealed that the security guard, who has since been identified as Fred Wamale, was shot in the stomach at around 4:30 pm at the company premises.
“We are deeply saddened to report that Fred Wamale Wanyonyi, a security guard stationed at our Stima Plaza headquarters, was fatally shot at the entrance of the building at 4:30 pm this evening during the ongoing protests,” Kenya Power stated.
Circumstances of the shooting
Kenya Power indicated that they were pursuing answers into the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting of the security guard, noting that they were working with relevant authorities to unearth the truth.
“We regret the unfortunate death of Wamale and are working with the relevant investigative organs to unearth the circumstances under which the incident occurred,” the company said.
The company revealed that the guard was stationed at the Kolobot Road entrance at the time of the unfortunate incident.
Kenya Power equally disclosed that the deceased was rushed to Mama Lucy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the health facility.
“Wamale, an employee of Hatari Security, was on duty at the Kolobot Road entrance when the incident occurred. He was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival,” Kenya Power said.
8 dead in protests
The statement comes just moments after the Law Society of Kenya revealed that at least eight people have lost their lives in the Wednesday, June 25, 2025, protests to commemorate the 2024 Gen Z-led demonstrations.
According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), more than 400 people were injured during the protest.
Of the injured, KNCHR indicated that the majority were treated and discharged, while 83 of those injured have been referred to hospitals for specialised treatment.
“Over four hundred (400) casualties have been reported, including demonstrators, police officers and journalists. Most of them were treated and discharged, eighty-three (83) of them were referred for specialised treatment, eight (8) with gunshot wounds,” KNCHR said in a statement.
