By KPC Reporter
A security guard stationed at Kenya Powerâs headquarters at Stima Plaza lost his life on Wednesday during the Gen Z protests in Nairobi.
In a press statement sent to newsrooms, the company said that Mr. Fred Wamale Wanyonyi was fatally shot at the entrance of the building at around 4:30 p.m. during the ongoing demonstrations.
âMr. Wamale, an employee of Hatari Security, was on duty at the Kolobot Road entrance when the incident occurred. He was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival,â read part of the statement.
Kenya Power regretted the unfortunate incident, adding that they are working with the relevant investigative organs to unearth the circumstances under which the shooting occurred.
âOur heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time,â concluded the statement.
The incident unfolded as part of widespread anti-government demonstrations that erupted across at least 12 counties, marking the June 25 protests.
In Nairobi, protesters faced heavy police deployment, with roads leading to Parliament and State House sealed off.
Demonstrators, many draped in the national flag and wielding placards, voiced frustrations over police brutality, economic hardship, and lack of accountability.
Tragic scenes were mirrored across the country.
Kenyatta National Hospital reported admitting over 50 injured protesters, with the majority suffering from rubber bullet wounds.
In Kikuyu town, court facilities were torched, adding to mounting concerns about civil unrest and property damage.
Protesters in Kisii, Mombasa, and Kitengela echoed calls for justice following the recent custodial death of blogger Albert Ojwang, a key flashpoint reigniting national outrage.
In response to the unrest, civil society organizations and media bodies criticized both police tactics and media blackouts.
The Kenya Editors Guild decried the Communications Authorityâs move to block live coverage as a “gross violation of press freedom.”