A wave of protests erupted in Kiambu on July 8 following the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl, reportedly killed by a stray bullet during protests. Residents demanded justice as tensions escalated in the town.

• The girl was fatally shot in the head while her family sought refuge at home, despite police roadblocks aiming to control protests.
• Her mother described the horrific moment, stating, "We thought she had cut herself, but... she had a hole in her head."
• Protesters set bonfires on main roads, with Kiambu-Limuru Road being particularly volatile.