The government has announced a full waiver on medical bills for individuals injured during the recent anti-government protests.
In a statement on Monday, June 30, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the government is committed to providing medical care to victims of the June 17 and 25 demonstrations.
"The recent demonstrations in Nairobi on June 17 and 25, 2025, resulted in injuries and emotional distress for many Kenyans. As a Ministry, our hearts go out to all those affected, and we remain committed to ensuring they receive the care and support they need,” he said.
Duale directed Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to absorb all treatment costs through its Disaster Emergency Fund.
He also confirmed that the bill for Boniface Kariuki, the 22-year-old hawker who was shot in the head at close range in Nairobi CBD, will be fully settled.
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"As a result, I have directed the management of Kenyatta National Hospital to waive all medical bills for patients injured during the protests and charge them to the hospital's Disaster Emergency Fund.
"This includes the outstanding bill of the late Mr. Boniface Kariuki, which stood at Ksh815,805 at the time of his passing,” he added.
Kariuki who has been receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital was confirmed dead on Monday afternoon.
On Sunday, June 29, the family confirmed that the vendor had been declared brain dead.
"The reality of things is that Boniface Mwangi Kariuki is declared brain-dead. The hospital bill is now higher than Ksh3 million.
"We are praying and hoping for the well-wishers because when someone is declared brain dead, we know what it means, so the brainstem of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki is not working any longer,” the family announced then.
