Nanyuki: Sorrow as Form 3 Student Shot in Leg During Saba Saba Demos Dies
- July 25, 2025, did not turn out as many people in the country, especially those who participated in the Saba Saba demos, expected
- Instead of protesters peacefully marching to commemorate how Kenyans fought for multipartyism and air current grievances, the day turned chaotic as police attempted to control crowds
- Areas such as Ngong, Kitengela, and Kiserian registered high levels of violence; the demos also took place in other places, such as Nanyuki, where James Gachara Wambugu sadly died
Nanyuki, Kenya: James Gachara Wambugu, a Form Three boy who was rescued by Good Samaritans after he was shot by police, has sadly died.
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Every year, Kenyans observe the Saba Saba celebration- historically a symbol of Kenya’s fight for democracy as well as civil rights.
In 2025, it took a dark turn, with footage and eyewitness accounts showing scenes of chaos and live gunfire. There were also masked operatives in unmarked vehicles allegedly targeting and shooting demonstrators.
According to lawyer Wahome Thuku, Gachara fell after he was shot in Likii Estate, and his friends rushed to his aid as fast as they could; they were sure that he had only sustained a leg injury, but it has now turned fatal.
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Where is Bingwa Secondary School?
"It's reported that he has died. You see, from the many victims I have talked to, they never actually realised they had been shot until they saw blood flooding out of their bodies," Thuku said.
James was a Form Three student at Bingwa Secondary School in Laikipia East constituency and the only son in the family.
"May his family find peace of mind and encouragement at this painful moment. Go well son, the nation has let you down," he added.
How did Kenyans react to Gachara's death?
Lawrence Ngetich:
"Presidency can be recovered but injury or life lost cannot be recovered.Ten years or two terms or one term is not far.Let us not risk our lives that can't be recovered."
Wanja Mwaniki:
"This guy thinks it's safe to shoot in thhe 🦵,he doesn't know it could lead to death due to excessive bleeding."
Gathu Wa Maina:
"And may those ordering and shedding innocent blood please stop."
Mwangi Daniel:
"What's wrong with, "the only son"? Albert was the only son, Boniface was the only son and now this young man James 😢. May God protect our sons, in Jesus mighty name."
Amigah Jadevela:
"Advise to you people, avoid confrontation with security forces, avoid protest scenes and when you hear bullets sounds, don't be eager to witness. All these other stories will not come to your aid please."
Mum of boy shot dead says Ruto didn't keep promise
In another story, Kennedy Onyango’s mother, who was devastated after several bullets were allegedly sprayed on her son, claimed that President William Ruto never kept his promise to her.
On June 25, 2024, the death of the boy sparked outrage, and Ruto promised her many things, but until now, he has allegedly yet to fulfil any of them.
She decried the fact that all leaders had abandoned her, and no one had been there to hold her hand as things got worse for her.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
