Brian Mwangi: A shot in Gen Z’s body during protests was released 9 months later

• Activist Hanifa Farsafi announced that Brian Mwangi Wangari, who was shot during the eight -year protest on August 2024, has finally underwent surgery
• Hanifa explained that the surgery was performed successfully at Kenyatta National Hospital, expressing happiness and recovery in the successful of Mwangi’s long -term treatment
• He revealed that Mwangi now needs KSh 5,600 to complete his Community Health Authority (SHA) insurance to be transferred to the spinal cord for further service
• Hanifa called for public assistance to help Mwangi start the next phase of recovery, saying he remains the last victim of the protest.

Nairobi – After approximately nine months of pain and doubts, Brian Mwangi Wangari has finally underwent surgery to change his life which could be the beginning of his journey to recover.

The 30 -year -old, paralyzed after being shot during the The procession Eighth in August 2024, a shot was released from his back, bringing new hope to his followers, guardians, and the entire Kenyan public.

The update was shared by activist Hanifa Farsafi, who has been one of Mwangi’s most vocal champions since his shooting.

In a post on X on Monday, May 26, he revealed that the bullet, which spread near his back since that day of disaster, was finally removed from a sensitive operation at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).

“Your news, you visited Brian again! Very good news !!! Hanifa shared with his followers.

The news was overwhelmed by a lot of excitement online, especially among the Kenyan youths, who have been following his story since last year’s protest.

What follows to Mwangi after his surgery

Since the bullet is removed, Mwangi’s condition can eventually be stabilized. But the next step is also important.

He needs to be transferred to a backpack to start a special service that can improve his mobility, or at least, the quality of his life.

Hanifa revealed that KNH is ready to abstain from Mwangi, but he needs to facilitate the Community Health Authority (SHA) to be taken to the Spinal Hospital.

Establishment requires only KSh 5,600, money that can open the door to its renovation journey. A public support call has been re -released.

“She needs KSh5600 to be able toSha SHA and his other needs after leaving the hospital. He is the last patient we have left and I would like to stand with him to allow him to walk again if possible. We are left with hope as much as possible! Please support him, “ he added.

How was Mwangi shot

As previously reported, Mwangi’s case had come to mark the tragic fall of civilian conflict during the 2024 anti -government protest.

On August 8, thousands of Kenyans poured into the streets during what was known as the Eight Ninth protest, a coordinated exhibition of anger against poor regime.

Mwangi, however, was not part of the protest. He was traveling to Karatina, Nyeri County, where he worked to repair the tires.

But when protesters passed his area after being dispersed by police, he was arrested in the chaos.

While security forces fired fire bullets arbitrarily, a bullet spread to his body and cut off his back and changed his life forever.

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