Chief Inspector David Karuri Maina, who lost his arms after a tear gas canister exploded in his hands on Tuesday, June 18, has spoken out about the incident.
Speaking to the press on June 20 from his hospital bed in Nairobi West Hospital, the officer said that it was a sad day and that the incident had changed his life.
He disclosed that there were many things that he would not be able to do that he was doing before he lost both his arms.
“It was a sad day that this happened as we were keeping calm in Nairobi. This one has changed my life a lot because there are so many things that I will not be able to do as I was doing. I don't know what I will tell my kids about this, I know they will be very shocked,” Maina said.
The Chief Inspector spoke after Tourism Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua and Nairobi Police Commander Adamson Bungei visited him in the hospital.
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Mutua noted that his visit highlighted the intense impact of the recent protests on both individuals involved and the broader community.
"My visit highlights the profound impact of the recent unrest on both the individuals involved and the broader community, underscoring the need for tolerance, unity and resilience in challenging times," the CS remarked.
Meanwhile, Mutua also visited a female police constable who also sustained injuries during the incident and was admitted to the same facility.
The officer was in a stable condition as she continued to receive treatment.
