- Joseph Karanja, a bodaboda conductor who helped protesters injured during a June 25 protest, reportedly kidnapped by unknown people
- Karanja helped a woman seriously injured by a tear gas bomb near the GPO, and chased her to medical assistance before an ambulance took action
- In his last known messages, Karanja expressed fear of his safety, revealing that he was taken to the gate as soon as he arrived home
Nairobi: The result of The procession The national Gen Z -led on June 25 has left many families in doubt.
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Reports indicate that at least 11 people lost their lives while several others suffered serious injuries, many allegedly caused by police brutality.
In addition to deaths and injuries, some Kenyans have also reportedly disappeared following the violent protest.
Among those reportedly disappearing are Joseph Karanja, a bodaboda operator who has been helping the injured protesters in the city center of Nairobi.
Karanja is said to have an important role in chasing victims of security during the protest.
In one sad story, Karanja narrated to help a woman who was struck in the face with a tear gas in the GPO area.
The effect left her with a socket on her cheek and brushed several of her teeth. Karanja moved quickly to get her medical assistance and was able to hand her over to an ambulance heading to the hospital.
Who kidnapped Joseph Karanja?
However, a few hours later, at 1.30 am, Karanja was reportedly taken by unknown people who were driving a Subaru with no registration number.
In a sad message sent to a friend, he wrote:
“The thing my friend is not safe I was taken by these people I don’t know I think they have been following me.
In another WhatsApp message, Karanja revealed that he was arrested at the gate of his house as soon as he got down from his motorcycle.
“The car has no registration number, and they threaten to pick up our phones. We are about five,” he said.
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His disappearance has sparked public complaints, with Kenyans coming out on social networks to seek answers and demanding his release immediately.
@k_3tchuup “What’s there for these people? Even helping the casualties are taken?”
@asscraque “Does anyone know how we can help more practically, because Retweet doesn’t do much?” @blockxs “I hope they will find him safe.”
Odukhula Johnstone “Perhaps, may be the main witness of the government’s brutal response yesterday, and his disappearance benefits criminals.”
Everlyne Eve “So what was wrong to save lives? This government is too much.”
Kenyan Power Protector Killed For Shooting In The Building of Stima Plaza
Meanwhile, Fred Wamale Wanyonyi, a dangerous worker Security A serving in the Stima Plaza building was turned around at the Kolobot Road gate when he was shot.
She was rushed to Mama Lucy’s hospital but when she arrived she was found dead. According to a witness of the incident, chaos has erupted as police fired firearms and tear gas bombs in a state of shock and gossip as people fled to Ngara.
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