2 Missing Anti-Finance Bill Protestors Found Killed In Mombasa
Two families are seeking justice after their loved ones were killed during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests that erupted across Mombasa.
Denis Otieno was found to have been shot three times, but his family claims he was not among the protesters when he died.
For over 15 days, the family has been looking for him. His mother, Coleta Achieng, and uncle, George Omondi, made calls but received no response before learning of their son’s death through social media.
Dear Osama, Two Men Who Went Missing During Anti-Finance Bill Protests Have Been Found Killed In Mombasa.
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Denis Otieno was found to have been shot three times. At the same place, a bullet was recovered from Joash Ombati's lifeless body. #SabaSabaMarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/rfAOslj77i
This prompted them to travel from Kitale to Mombasa, where they allegedly discovered his body with three bullet wounds.
“Mtoto amepigwa risasi tatu, hata tunashindwa risasi moja hainge muuwa? Na serikali kweli kweli hakuna hatua inaweza chukuwa,” lamented Mr. Omondi.
The family claims that the 26-year-old was not among the demonstrators on the day he died.
Denis moved to Mombasa less than a year ago after landing a job at one of the coastal town’s companies.
“Serikali naomba haki, mtoto aliuwawa kama kuku, mtoto hakuwa kwa maandamano… alikuwa ameenda nyumbani akapigwa risasi,” pleaded his mother Ms. Achieng.
Joash Ombati’s family is mourning in the same hospital. Police fatally shot their son.
The family arrived from Kisii and identified the body, which contained a bullet recovered from his lifeless body.
The deceased’s wife Lilian Ombati said: “Aliniacha nyumbani akija kutafutia familia… nimeambiwa amepigwa risasi. Sahii watoto sijui wataishi aje, sina mbele wala nyuma, babake ndio tegemeo kwa hiyo nyumba.”
Mathias Shipeta, a Rapid Response Officer at Haki Afrika, noted: “IPOA wamechukua risasi moja iliopatikana kwa mwili wa marehemu na itasaidia kwa uchunguzi.”
Mombasa’s security apparatus has since declined to comment on the situation.
The families are now urging President William Ruto to ensure that all families who have lost loved ones receive compensation and justice.
2 Missing Anti-Finance Bill Protestors Found Killed In Mombasa
