Son of DCI Officer Among Those Killed in Saba Saba Protests

Son of DCI Officer Among Those Killed in Saba Saba Protests

The family of a DCI officer went into sadness after their teenage son was killed during the Saba Saba Day protests.

James Gachara, a high school student, was shot in Nanyuki on Monday, July 7, when the protests devolved into clashes between anti-riot police and protestors.

A video of the incident showed the moment someone thought to be a police officer opened fire on some protesters in Nanyuki, killing Gachara.

According to reports, the adolescent was transported to the hospital and died from his injuries, adding to the list of victims from the protests that erupted around the country.

James Gachara, the son of a DCI officer in Meru, was shot in Nanyuki during protests following the death of Julia Njoki, who was killed inside a police station.

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Gachara’s family has recently revealed that the high schooler is the son of a DCI officer stationed in Meru County.

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Following Gachara’s death, his family has expressed concern about their inability to cover his hospital fees, which has impeded burial plans.

The family is now asking the government and well-wishers to help them.

Tension has seized Nanyuki town for days following the Saba Saba rallies, especially when it was revealed that, in addition to Gachara, another youth, Julia Njoki Wangui, died under mysterious circumstances.

While the NPS did not specify how the Njoki died, they were adamant in their statement that they were not under investigation and denied charges of police misconduct.

Son of DCI Officer Among Those Killed in Saba Saba Protests