Post-mortem reveals two Emali protesters died from gunshot wounds

Kenyatta National Hospital. (Photo: KNH)

By Bashir Mbuthia
Monday, June 30, 2025

The deaths form part of a growing toll from the June 25 protests, during which several Kenyans were killed by police.

Two protesters killed during the June 25 demonstrations in Emali, Makueni County, died from gunshot wounds, post-mortem results have confirmed.

Garson Mutisya, 33, and Peter Makau Mualuko, 23, were shot in the chest, with bullets exiting through their backs. The findings, released on Monday, have deepened the pain of their families, who are now demanding justice.

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"It is clear my brother was shot by police. We want investigations and justice," Victor Mulwa, Makau's brother, told Citizen TV.

Robinson Musyoki, speaking for Mutisya's family, said, "We are in grief, but we accept the findings. We now want those responsible held accountable."

The grief is not limited to Makueni. In Nairobi's Pipeline estate, the family of 21-year-old Abdi Juma Okello is also mourning. Abdi was allegedly shot in the head near the Pipeline footbridge during the protests at around 2:00 pm on Wednesday.

He later died at Kenyatta National Hospital. His postmortem is set for Tuesday, July 1.

Four additional bodies lie at City Mortuary, alongside that of Ian Opango, who was shot dead in Ongata Rongai during the nationwide demonstrations. Their post-mortems have also been scheduled for Tuesday.

The deaths form part of a growing toll from the June 25 protests, during which several Kenyans were killed by police.

According to Amnesty International, sixteen people were killed during anti-government protests across Kenya on Wednesday, most of them by police.

Executive Director Houghton Irungu said the deaths, which were verified by 8:30 pm on Wednesday, included five shootings.

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), meanwhile, reported treating 107 people, most suffering from gunshot wounds.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss, Mohammed Amin, authorities have arrested 485 individuals in connection with the violence that erupted during the Gen-Z anniversary protests

Of those arrested, 448 have already been charged with serious offenses ranging from murder, terrorism and rape to arson, robbery, and possession of illegal firearms, while 37 suspects remain under active investigation.