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August 25, 2025
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Two months on: Protest victims wait for justice as silence persists

Two months on: Protest victims wait for justice as silence persists

Among them is Maxwell Otieno Odero, who suffered a devastating injury when a tear gas canister exploded in his hand. His case is particularly severe: in an effort to regenerate tissue, doctors perform.....

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Two months after the June 25 and Saba Saba demonstrations, victims are still awaiting justice and accountability for injuries sustained. Many, like Maxwell Otieno Odero who suffered a severe hand injury from a tear gas canister necessitating a unique surgical procedure, remain hospitalized with no clear path forward.

  • Maxwell Otieno Odero, injured near the Archives on Moi Avenue, had his arm surgically attached to his leg due to extensive tissue loss.
  • Victims like Daniel Murigi, who was hit by three bullets, and their families express frustration over undisclosed details regarding removed bullets.
  • Leah Mburu, mother to victim Eddleton Mburu, stated, “Nobody is ready to answer me — not a single doctor, not anyone in authority.”
  • Activists like Sophie Njehis of the Gen Z Revolutionary Movement criticize the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for its inaction, noting no officers have visited the hospital.

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