The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has released a report documenting the total number of injuries and fatalities recorded during protests held between June and July across the country.
The report, released on Thursday, July 24, showed that at least 65 people lost their lives, 342 civilians were injured, and 171 police officers were wounded
The protests covered in the report include those sparked by the death of Albert Ojwang, the Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill commemoration demonstrations, and the Saba Saba Day protests.
The first wave of protests erupted on June 12 and 17 in Nairobi and Mombasa, following Ojwang's death while in police custody.
According to IPOA, there were 4 arrests, 1 civilian injury, and 1 fatality.
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During the commemorative demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024 on June 25, IPOA recorded 362 arrests, 99 police officers injured, 195 civilian injuries, and 23 fatalities.
The protests swept across 18 counties, including Uasin Gishu, Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Kisii, and Makueni.
IPOA's report condemned the conduct of both police and some elements within the protests.
“The Authority documented lack of professionalism, use of disproportionate force, and failure to uphold public safety and rights during protest on 25th June 2025.
"Similarly, misconduct and breach of public order were observed and documented, including looting, destruction of property and deployment of goons,” the report read
The Saba Saba protests held on July 7 turned even more deadly; IPOA documented 760 arrests, 72 police injuries, 146 civilian injuries, and 41 fatalities.
Demonstrations were held in 18 counties, including Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu, Laikipia, Kisii, Embu, Kakamega, and Uasin Gishu.
From all four protests, IPOA's report concludes there were a total of 171 police injuries, 342 civilian injuries, and 65 fatalities.
“In the four protests covered by this report, IPOA documented a total of 65 fatalities as at 23rd July 2025. The Authority also recorded injuries to 342 civilians and 171 police officers during the protests as at 23rd July, 2025. In line with the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the CAP 84 of the Laws of Kenya, the NPS notified IPOA of 5 deaths out of the 65 fatalities documented.
"The failure to notify IPOA of deaths undermines independent oversight, violates legal reporting obligations, and signals a worrying culture of non-compliance. Out of the 65 documented fatalities the Authority as part of its investigations has attended 61 autopsies and will attend the remaining when they are scheduled," the report further read.
