Kiambu Man Dies after Being Shot in Head While Watching Gen Z Protests from His House's Rooftop

• Ian Muhindi was watching the Wednesday, June 25, Gen Z memorial protests from his house's rooftop when he was shot
• He was rushed to the hospital by a friend, but they encountered a hostile environment along the road, which they luckily overcame
• However, the Kiambu man passed away while receiving treatment, having lost a lot of blood due to delayed medical attention

Kenya is still mourning citizens who lost their lives during the Wednesday, June 25, Gen Z memorial protests.

A man from Juja, Kiambu county, is among the victims of the maandamano that claimed many innocent lives.

Muhindi shot at rooftop

Facebook user Derrick Mbugua broke the heartbreaking news about Ian Muhindi, who died on the fateful day.

Mbugua, a human rights activist, shared how Ian passed away in an incident that could have been avoided.

"Muhindi was watching the Gen Z protests from his rooftop in Juja. Unfortunately, a bullet hit him straight in the head, and he fell all the way to the ground floor. A friend quickly took Ian's car keys and rushed him to the hospital. His head was bleeding continuously—he was seriously injured," part of the narration read.

On their way to Avenue Hospital in Thika, they encountered a chilling situation as a section of rogue protesters had occupied the road.

Muhindi rushed to KUTRRH after being shot

They were armed with stones, which they hurled at the car as Muhindi's friend tried to dodge them, looking for a loophole to pass through the angry crowd.

"The car was hit several times by Gen Zs with stones at Witeithie, but they later stopped and allowed Muhindi's friend to pass through.

"At Avenue Hospital, Muhindi was referred to Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH)," Mbugua noted.

However, the Juja Police Station reportedly refused to give the family an OB number, which was required for doctors to perform an operation and remove the bullet from his head.

Muhindi taken to KUTRRH after being shot

Avenue Hospital took the profusely bleeding Mbugua to KUTRRH in their ambulance.

Unfortunately, Muhindi did not make it, as Mbugua later reported that he died while receiving treatment at the hospital.

It appears Muhindi had recently bought a car prior to his death, as seen in one of the shared pictures.

It was a white Mercedes model, which looked expensive and luxurious—yet he did not live long enough to enjoy it.

Kenyans mourn Muhindi

Social media users headed to the comment section to pen moving messages following Muhindi's death:

Tamina G. Mugi:

"A young life, full of promise, cut short by a stray bullet and a failed system. The delays, the bureaucracy, the indifference—it all cost him his life.

"To Ian’s family and friends: may you find comfort somehow. To the rest of us: may we never get used to this kind of loss. This should never have happened. And it must never be normalized."

Ostrich Wa Maguru:

"His constitutional duty demanded his presence and involvement by force. This self-realization and determination know no comfort—a painful reminder that the streets are calling each one of us to come out and liberate future generations. Safiri salama, gathee."

Isaac Wahinya:

"So sad. Pole sana to Ian's family. I'd like to make an observation: whenever there are riots, skirmishes, or demonstrations, please exercise a lot of caution. Desist from watching such events from your balconies or rooftops. People are very jealous, including some police officers, who may aim and shoot at you! People will be left wondering whether it was a stray bullet or not."

Serah Njeri:

"So sad. Rest in peace."

Elijah Bii:

"The moment we let the environment become a battleground for throwing stones and shooting, we increase the likelihood of killing both the actively involved and the uninvolved.

Nancy Shiru:

"This is just so sad. My condolences to his entire family."

Kiambu woman collapses in morgue

In another story, a woman from Kikuyu, Kiambu county, collapsed after viewing the body of her husband in the morgue.

Kelvin Njau was shot in the head during the Gen Z memorial protests as he returned home from work.

He left behind a wife and two young children, as netizens shared heartfelt condolences.

Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added reactions to this story.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke