Co-operative Bank has issued a statement after two of its branches in Nairobi were affected during protests on Wednesday, June 25.
In a statement on Thursday, June 26, the bank noted that branches located in Githurai and Dagoretti Market were attacked during the demos.
"Co-op Bank notes that two of our branches in Githurai and Dagoretti market were affected during the demonstrations yesterday,” read the statement from the bank.
The bank, however, reassured the public that there were no injuries reported among staff or customers, and that only a minimal cash loss occurred from one of the affected ATM machines.
“We advise that there were no injuries to any of our customers or staff, with minimal cash loss from one of the ATMs,” the bank added.
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The bank revealed that repair works are already underway, further advising customers to use alternative Co-op Bank branches.
“Repairs have commenced immediately and the branches will be fully operational in the next few days. In the meantime, customers in the two branches are requested to access our services, as usual, at the nearest Co-op Bank branch," the statement concluded.
Similarly, Kenya Power, on Wednesday, confirmed the tragic shooting of a security guard outside Stima Plaza during the protests.
In a statement, the company said the guard, identified as Fred Wamale Wanyonyi, was shot outside the building at 4:30 PM.
"We are deeply saddened to report that Mr. Fred Wamale Wanyonyi, a security guard stationed at our Stima Plaza headquarters, was fatally shot at the entrance of the building at 4:30 pm this evening during the ongoing protests," the company said.
According to Kenya Power, Wanyonyi was immediately rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
"Mr. Wamale, an employee of Hatari Security, was on duty at the Kolobot Road entrance when the incident occurred. He was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival," the statement continued.
