Juja: A family of a relative dragged by police after being shot finally speaking

  • On July 7, 2025, many Kenyans poured into the streets to celebrate a special day when Kenyans were united to fight for a multi -party system
  • Although protests did not reach the center of Nairobi, the main goal, Kenyans still marched in the city, and many lives were lost
  • Among the tragic incidents is that of police officers forcefully pulling a man known as Harisson Wachira after allegedly shooting him in the neck
  • The boy’s family has great sadness as they say he was shot in his boda garage despite not participating in the protest

Juja, Kiambu: Harrisson Wachira’s family, a man who was dragged to the ground after police allegedly shot him around his neck, was filled with sadness for his death and now wants justice to be done.

Police during protests (right), Harrisson Wachira, dragged down (left). Photo: Wanjiru Ngede, Donwilson Odhiambo.
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Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, cousin Wachira, Wanjiru Ngede, said that they saw a video of the boy being dragged down and were shocked and shocked like other Kenyans.

At that time, they did not know that he was their brother, whose origin is Nyeri County, who went through such a brutal tragedy.

“The Wachira’s parents received a phone call from her boyfriend, who was waiting for her to return home unsuccessfully. Later she went to find her in the hospital, but did not find her.

“Wachira was not even involved in the protest, he was in his garage in Juja when the unfortunate shot hit him in the neck and he died instantly. A mortuary will take place on Friday, July 25, 2025. he added.

Juja: A family of a relative dragged by police after being shot finally speaking
Boda technician Harrisson Wachira, who was shot and died. Photo: Wanjiru Ngehe.
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How did Kenyans respond to the police being dragged by the police?

Since the video began to circulate online, it has sparked strong criticism on social networks, with Kenyans expressing surprise, sadness, and anger at the police act.

During the tragic incident, the officials did not provide any medical assistance but seemed to regard his body as evidence, while witnesses were recording the traumatic event.

“It is sad that even another protest who was trying to intervene was beaten and fired, with other officers following the police who was chasing the Wachira,” said Wanjiru.

The family has not yet begun the funeral arrangements of the 37 -year -old deceased and has promised to share funeral information as it arises.

Sad after a third -grade student died of shooting during the The procession

In a preliminary statement, the death of a third -year student killed in a shooting during the Seven Seven protests broke up in many Kenyans.

The violent protests were witnessed in areas such as Ngong, Kitengela, Kiserian, and Likii Estate there Nanyukiwhere James Gachara Wambugu died sadly.

The boy was shot in the leg, and when many people were optimistic he would recover, sadly he died.

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