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'''Peter Macharia''' (c. 2004 – 7 July 2025) was a Kenyan youth from Njogu-ini village in Kagumo, [[Kirinyaga County]], who died after being shot by police during the [[2025 Saba Saba protests]] in Kenya. His death sparked public outcry and political condemnation in the Mount Kenya region.

== Background ==
Macharia, aged 21 at the time of his death, was reportedly picking tea near his home in Kirinyaga Central when police opened fire during a crackdown on protesters on 7 July 2025. Though not actively involved in the protests, he was struck by a bullet and later succumbed to his injuries at Kerugoya Level Five Hospital.

== Burial Controversy ==
Macharia’s burial was initially delayed when a government pathologist failed to appear for a mandatory postmortem examination, causing distress for the family and drawing media attention. The burial eventually proceeded amid tight emotions and community demands for justice.

== See also ==
* [[2025 Saba Saba protests]]
* [[Police brutality in Kenya]]
* [[Human rights in Kenya]]

== References ==
* https://www.citizen.digital/news/stop-killing-the-youth-residents-leaders-demand-as-man-killed-by-police-is-buried-in-kirinyaga-n366695
* https://www.odrimedia.co.ke/kenya-news/emotional-pain-deepens-as-missing-pathologist-delays-burial-of-youth-shot-during-saba-saba-protests/
* https://www.mwakilishi.com/article/kenya-news/2025-03-04/pastor-exits-kirinyaga-burial-after-refusing-political-speeches-from
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYKZy0bNDNw
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa043uwzi4U