On July 17, private security guards in Nairobi protested for justice following the fatal shooting of their colleague, Fred Wamale, during nationwide protests on June 25.

• Fred Wamale was shot and killed while stationed at his company's entrance, with the incident confirmed by his employer.
• Wamale's widow, Merceline Otieno Kesa, along with colleagues, demanded a thorough investigation and transparency regarding his death.
• A post-mortem revealed that the bullet had entered his abdomen and pierced his spine, intensifying concerns over the safety of private security guards during protests.