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* [https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/police%20brutality/179723/nairobi-leads-in-saba-saba-protest-deaths-as-haki-africa-confirms-43-killed-nationwide Eastleigh Voice – Nairobi leads in Saba Saba protest deaths as Haki Africa confirms 43 killed nationwide] | * [https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/police%20brutality/179723/nairobi-leads-in-saba-saba-protest-deaths-as-haki-africa-confirms-43-killed-nationwide Eastleigh Voice – Nairobi leads in Saba Saba protest deaths as Haki Africa confirms 43 killed nationwide] | ||
* [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/hospitals-kenya-capital-nearby-town-vandalised-during-protests-2025-07-08/ Reuters – Hospitals in Kenya capital, nearby town vandalised during protests] | * [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/hospitals-kenya-capital-nearby-town-vandalised-during-protests-2025-07-08/ Reuters – Hospitals in Kenya capital, nearby town vandalised during protests] | ||
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_AKLpeV4MA | |||
*https://www.facebook.com/KTNNewsKenya/videos/brian-kimutai-a-21-year-old-uon-student-who-was-shot-during-the-saba-saba-protes/1400702437893293/ | |||
Latest revision as of 12:05, 24 July 2025
| Birth date | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya |
| Death date | 7 July 2025 |
| Death place | Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Occupation | University student, bodaboda rider |
Brian Kimutai Bitok (2004 – 7 July 2025) was a 21-year-old university student and bodaboda rider from Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya. He was among the victims of the Saba Saba Day protests on 7 July 2025, a series of nationwide demonstrations against police brutality, corruption, and economic hardship.
Early life and education
Brian Kimutai Bitok was born and raised in Kitengela, Kajiado County. He was a student at the University of Nairobi and also worked as a bodaboda rider to support his education and family.
Death
On 7 July 2025, during the Saba Saba Day protests, Brian Kimutai Bitok was shot and killed in Kitengela. His death was part of a broader pattern of fatalities during the protests, which saw at least 43 people killed nationwide, including university students, schoolchildren, and other civilians.
Aftermath
Following his death, Brian's family and community mourned his loss. A postmortem examination was conducted to determine the exact cause of death. His family has publicly called for justice and accountability for his killing.
References
- KTN News Kenya – Brian Kimutai, a 21-year-old UON student who was shot during the Saba Saba protests
- Eastleigh Voice – Nairobi leads in Saba Saba protest deaths as Haki Africa confirms 43 killed nationwide
- Reuters – Hospitals in Kenya capital, nearby town vandalised during protests
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_AKLpeV4MA
- https://www.facebook.com/KTNNewsKenya/videos/brian-kimutai-a-21-year-old-uon-student-who-was-shot-during-the-saba-saba-protes/1400702437893293/