Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has revealed the total number of deaths and injuries following protests in Majengo, Nairobi, sparked by the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Ibrahim Ramadhan.
In a statement on Wednesday, March 5, KHRC said when residents took to the streets to demonstrate against Ramadhan’s killing, police responded with gunfire, allegedly killing two more people.
"One of the victims, Dennis Muthui, is at the Nairobi Funeral Home, while the whereabouts of the third body remain unknown after police took it away," KHRC said.
In addition to the fatalities, the human rights body said at least eight people were injured, with some sustaining gunshot wounds.
Six victims are currently receiving treatment at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, while another, Trevis Masiva, has been admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital.
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KHRC added that one person has since been discharged.
KHRC has strongly condemned the use of lethal force by police, urging the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to launch an investigation into the officers responsible for the shootings.
"We demand an immediate end to the use of lethal force by police. The right to protest must be upheld. We also demand that IPOA launch an investigation into the officers responsible for these shootings and ensure those found guilty face justice. We will continue monitoring the situation and gathering evidence to ensure accountability," KHRC said.
Elsewhere, Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan demanded justice for Ramadhan, describing the incident as part of a troubling pattern of police violence and called for urgent action to address the issue.
The lawmaker urged the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the matter.
“The senseless killing of Ibrahim Ramadhan, a 16-year-old youth with disabilities, is a tragedy that deeply saddens and angers me. I strongly condemn the murder of Ibrahim, who was shot in the head by a police officer in Majengo yesterday evening and died shortly after being taken to the hospital. His life, full of potential, was cruelly cut short.
“This is not an isolated incident. Ibrahim's death highlights the urgent need for accountability and justice within the national police service. I demand a swift and thorough investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) into this horrific act. The officer responsible must be apprehended and held accountable for his actions,” he said.
While extending his condolences to the bereaved family, Hassan promised to pursue the matter and have justice served.
"My heart goes out to Ibrahim's mother, Hadija, and the rest of his family. They are in my thoughts during this difficult time. We will ensure that Ibrahim's death is not in vain and that justice is served," he concluded.
