Saba Saba: Kajiado Mechanic Shot While at His Workplace in Ngong Succumbs to Injuries
- A mechanic was unfortunately shot and severely wounded by a bullet while trying to protect his business
- He had to wait several hours before being taken to a proper hospital for treatment, as his friend noted
- He was immediately taken to the theatre, but hours later, his family in Kajiado received distressing news
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A family in Ngong, Kajiado county, has been thrown into mourning following the passing of their loved one.
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Dennis Kimweli succumbed to injuries sustained on Monday, July 7, during the nationwide Saba Saba Day protests.
The 24-year-old was shot on that chaotic day as Kenyans united countrywide to commemorate the 1990 protests.
He was shot as he went to close the gate of his premises in the Bulbul area, as revealed by one of his devastated friends.
Where was Kimweli taken after being shot?
"When he heard the gunshots outside his workplace, he decided to close the gate for safety and to prevent the protesters from entering the workstation. He was protecting his business. Unfortunately, as he was closing the gate, he was shot and fell," Laura Winjenje narrated.
A video captured the chilling aftermath of Kimweli being shot on the side as he lay on the ground.
He lay on his back with his hands on his belly after being shot, as his colleagues rushed to rescue him.
Kimweli was taken to a nearby hospital for first aid as he waited for an ambulance to transfer him to another facility.
Which hospital was Dennis Kimweli rushed to?
He waited for over two hours before the ambulance arrived and ferried him to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
"He phoned me, but I spoke with the nurse. I boarded a car and immediately went to see him. I confirmed that he had indeed been shot in the stomach, and we began the process of arranging for his treatment.
We were later able to take him to the theatre," said Boniface Kimweli, the deceased's brother.
The surgery was initially deemed successful, and the doctors told the family the bullet had grazed his large intestines. As a result, a stomach bag was placed on him.
When did Dennis Kimweli die?
"I asked the doctor if they had performed a CT scan, and I was told they did. But the nurse contradicted the doctor’s statement and said a CT scan had not been done because there were too many patients, so he was taken straight to the theatre. So, there's an issue there—how can someone be taken to the theatre without a CT scan?" Boniface questioned.
The Kimweli family had visited him on Tuesday and left feeling hopeful that he was on the path to recovery.
Unfortunately, they received a distressing call on Wednesday morning, July 9, from the hospital.
"I was told they lost him at around 9:51pm," Boniface revealed, heartbroken.
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Kiambu girl killed by stray bullet while watching TV
In another story, a family in Ndumberi, Kiambu county, struggled to come to terms with the death of a young family member.
Bridget Wainaina was killed by a stray bullet on Saba Saba Day as she watched television at home.
The death of the 12-year-old girl sparked national outrage, as Kenyans joined the family in their call for justice.
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