- On July 25, 2025, it was not expected by many and especially those who came out to participate in the seventh protests
- Instead of protesters walking in peace to celebrate how Kenyans fought for a multi -party system and explained the current complaint, the day turned to chaos as police tried to control the crowd
- Places like Ngong, Kitengela, and Kiserian witnessed high levels of violence; Protests also took place in other areas such as Nanyuki, where James Gachara Wambugu died sadly
NanyukiKenya: James Gachara Wambugu, a third -year student who was rescued by Samaritans after being shot by police, sadly left the world.
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Each year, Kenyans celebrate the seventh day – historically as a symbol of Kenya’s struggle for democracy and civil rights.
In 2025, the celebrations turned into darkness, with videos and witnesses showing a state of chaos and direct shooting.
There were also people wearing a barrier in cars without any markings, allegedly targeting and shooting the protesters.
According to Advocate Whome Thuku, Gachara collapsed after being shot in Likii Street, and his friends ran to help him quickly, sure he had only been injured in the leg – but now the injury was deadly.
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James was a third -year student at BINGWA Secondary School in Laikipia East, and was the only male child in their family.
“It is reported that he has died. You see, from many of the victims I talked about, many of them did not realize that they had been shot until they saw blood flowing from their bodies,” Said Thuku.
“I ask his family to find peace of heart and comfort during this period of pain. Safe safe my son, the nation has dropped you, ” he added.
What did Kenyans say about Gachara’s death?
Lawrence Netich:
“The presidency can be re -found, but the wound or lost life cannot be restored. Ten years or two semesters are not far away. We should not risk a life that cannot return.”
Wanja Mwaniki:
“This person thinks it is safe to shoot in the leg, he doesn’t know it can cause death because of excessive bleeding.”
Maina’s Gathu:
“And those who give the command and shed the blood of the innocent please leave them.”
Daniel:
“What is there with ‘the only son’?”
Amigah Jadevela:
“Advice to you, avoid confrontation with security agencies, avoid areas of The procession And when you hear gunfire, don’t rush to witness. All these stories will not save you please. ”
The mothers of the murdered young man say Ruto He did not fulfill the promise
In another statement, his mother Kennedy Onyango, who was sad after his son was allegedly shot, claimed that President William Ruto had not fulfilled the promises he made.
On June 25, 2024, the boy’s death caused anger online, and Ruto promised a lot to the mother – but so far, nothing has been fulfilled.
The mother complained that all the leaders had left her, and no one was there to hold her hand when the situation worsened.
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