Saba Saba: Shocking Video Shows Protesters Invading Kitengela Sub-County Hospital
- Shocking scenes unfolded during Saba Saba protests as Kitengela Sub-County Hospital was stormed by violent demonstrators, forcing terrified staff and patients to flee
- Videos circulating online show protesters chasing healthcare workers and assaulting the sick
- The incident has sparked national outrage, with calls for hospitals to be declared protected zones during civil unrest
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A peaceful day at Kitengela Sub-County Hospital turned into a nightmare after a group of protesters stormed the facility during Saba Saba demonstrations.
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In a disturbing video that has since gone viral, the crowd is seen forcing its way into the hospital compound, sending both patients and healthcare workers fleeing in panic.
How goons invaded Kitengela Sub-County Hospital
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, doctor Amakove Wala condemned the incident and described the terrifying scenes that unfolded.
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“Goons entered the facility and started attacking both staff and patients. Medical staff had to run for their lives. It took time before help arrived,” she said.
By the time security forces arrived at the hospital, most of the assailants had fled. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and social media videos to identify the perpetrators.
Details on the number of people injured remain scant, but the incident sparked public outrage over the desecration of a health facility during political unrest.
No official statement has yet been released by the Ministry of Health or local government, but pressure is mounting for swift investigations and protection of medical institutions.
Attack paralysed services at hospital
Saba Saba Day, which commemorates the struggle for multi-party democracy in Kenya, has often been marked by protests and demonstrations.
However, the invasion of a medical facility marks a shocking escalation in the violence witnessed this year.
As the dust settles, staff at Kitengela Sub-County Hospital are trying to resume services, though many remain shaken.
More updates to follow as the story develops.
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History of the Saba Saba Day movement
The Saba Saba movement, meaning 'Seven Seven' in Kiswahili, began on July 7, 1990, as a banned pro-democracy rally called by then-opposition leaders.
It saw leaders such as the late Kenneth Matiba, Charles Rubia, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga confront the late former president Daniel Arap Moi’s one-party rule.
It laid the foundation for Kenya’s democratic progress and called for renewed efforts to address systemic challenges facing the country today.
The state, however, responded with violent crackdowns, detentions without trial, and police brutality.
Since then, Kenyans have converged at the Kamukunji Grounds every 7th day of July to remember those who lost their lives in past struggles for freedom and justice.
Raila Odinga's take on Saba Saba Day protests
Meanwhile, ODM leader Raila Odinga has renewed calls for national dialogue and comprehensive reforms, marking the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba movement.
He called on Kenyans to commemorate this year’s Saba Saba Day at Kamukunji Grounds, confirming his attendance at the event.
He discouraged protesters from converging in the CBD, directing them instead to Kamukunji, a site of historical and political significance in Kenya’s democratic journey.
The former prime minister lamented the continued violation of human rights, including instances of police brutality, and noted that critical reforms envisioned in the 2010 Constitution have yet to be fully realised.
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