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'''Dancun Onsongo''' (also spelled Duncan Onsongo) was a 26‑year‑old fruit vendor from Amabuko sub‑location in Kisii County. He was reported missing on '''2 July 2024''', after participating in youth-led protests in Mlolongo, Machakos County.

=== Disappearance & Discovery ===
Onsongo was last seen in Mlolongo on 2 July 2024 as the protests spread beyond Nairobi. His family searched hospitals and police stations for days. On '''5 July 2024''', his body was found at '''Nairobi City Mortuary''', showing burns on the face and chest—likely from a tear gas canister explosion.  
title=Missing anti‑Ruto protester Dancun Onsongo found cold and lifeless at City Mortuary |url=https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/kisii/missing-anti-ruto-protester-dancun-onsongo-found-cold-and-lifeless-at-city-mortuary-4685628 |website=Daily Nation |date=July 5, 2024 
title=Dancun Onsongo: Missing protester found dead at morgue after Mlolongo protests |url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/554717-dancun-onsongo-missing-anti-finance-bill-protester-dead-city-mortuary/ |website=Tuko.co.ke |date=July 5, 2024

=== Family & Context ===
Onsongo was the firstborn of ten children. His mother, '''Grace Kwamboka''', described him as the family's breadwinner. His father, '''William Nyakundi''', said high living costs pushed him to join the protests.  
title=Family in tears as missing protester found dead after Gen Z protests |url=https://mkenyaleo.co.ke/family-in-tears-as-another-missing-protester-found-dead/ |website=MKenya Leo |date=July 6, 2024 
The family criticized the government for not acknowledging the death and demanded justice.  
title=Family Demands Justice as Missing Kin is Found in Mortuary after Anti-Tax Protests |url=https://kahawatungu.com/family-demands-justice-as-missing-kin-is-found-in-mortuary-after-anti-tax-protests/ |website=KahawaTungu |date=July 6, 2024

=== Broader Protest Context ===
Dancun’s death occurred during the nationwide youth-led protests against the Finance Bill 2024. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) confirmed '''39 deaths''', '''361 injuries''', and '''32 disappearances''' during the protests.  
title=Police Brutality Heighten as Kenyans Protest Against the Finance Bill 2024-2025 |url=https://cff.or.ke/police-brutality-heighten-as-kenyans-protest-against-the-finance-bill-2024-2025/ |website=Civic Freedoms Forum |date=July 2024

=== Summary Table ===
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! Attribute !! Details
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| '''Name''' || Dancun "Duncan" Onsongo
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| '''Age''' || 26
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| '''Occupation''' || Fruit vendor
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| '''Last Seen''' || 2 July 2024, Mlolongo
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| '''Body Found''' || 5 July 2024, City Mortuary
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| '''Cause of Death''' || Severe burns (alleged tear gas-related injury)
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| '''Family Situation''' || Firstborn of 10, breadwinner
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