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April 21, 2026
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DCI Recovers Bullet As Postmortem Reveals Cause of Deaths for Two Protesters

DCI Recovers Bullet As Postmortem Reveals Cause of Deaths for Two Protesters

Autopsy results have provided new details amid ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding protests over conditions at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital...

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Postmortem examinations have confirmed that two individuals, Patrick Munene Kariuki and Morris Mugo Njoka, died from excessive bleeding caused by single gunshot wounds sustained during protests in Embu.

  • The autopsies, conducted on April 20 at Embu Level 5 Hospital, revealed massive haemorrhage as the cause of death for both victims.
  • Key organizations involved include the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), and the human rights group VOCAL Africa.
  • The protests on April 14 were sparked by concerns over poor conditions at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital, leading to demonstrations that turned violent.

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