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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.
'''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 ===
=== Disappearance & Discovery ===
Onsongo was last seen in Mlolongo on **2 July 2024** as the protests continued beyond Nairobi. His family conducted a frantic search across hospitals and police stations. On **5 July**, his body was recovered at **Nairobi City Mortuary**, showing severe burns to his face and chest—suspected to be caused by a **tear gas canister explosion**.   
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.   
<ref>{{cite news|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|work=Daily Nation|date=July 2024}}</ref> 
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
<ref>{{cite news|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/|work=Tuko.co.ke|date=July 2024}}</ref>
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 ===
=== Family & Context ===
As the firstborn of ten siblings, Dancun had assumed significant family responsibilities. His mother, Grace Kwamboka, described him as the family’s only hope and appealed to the government for assistance with burial expenses. His father, William Nyakundi, testified that high living costs and unemployment compelled Dancun to join the protests.   
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.   
<ref>{{cite news|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/|work=MKenya Leo|date=July 2024}}</ref> 
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
Local leaders and relatives strongly condemned the lack of official communication or condolences as insensitive and urged accountability.   
The family criticized the government for not acknowledging the death and demanded justice.   
<ref>{{cite news|title=Family demands justice as missing kin found in mortuary after protests|url=https://kahawatungu.com/family-demands-justice-as-missing-kin-is-found-in-mortuary-after-anti-tax-protests/|work=KahawaTungu|date=July 2024}}</ref>
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 ===
=== Broader Protest Context ===
Dancun’s death occurred during the nationwide anti-Finance Bill protests from mid‑June to early July 2024. According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), at least **39 people were killed** and **361 injured**, with **32 reported disappearances**.   
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.   
<ref>{{cite web|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 Freedom Forum|date=Jul 2024}}</ref> 
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
Machakos County became one of the hotspots for disappearances tied to protest activity. 
<ref>{{cite web|title=National Protest Dashboard & Death Toll|url=https://cff.or.ke/incident/police‑brutality‑heighten‑as‑kenyans‑protest‑against‑the‑finance‑bill‑2024‑2025/|website=Civic Freedom Forum}}</ref>


=== Summary Table ===
=== Summary Table ===
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| '''Name''' || Dancun "Duncan" Onsongo
| '''Name''' || Dancun "Duncan" Onsongo
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| '''Age''' || 26
| '''Age''' || 26
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| '''Occupation''' || Fruit vendor
| '''Occupation''' || Fruit vendor
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| '''Last Seen''' || 2 July 2024 in Mlolongo, Machakos County
| '''Last Seen''' || 2 July 2024, Mlolongo
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| '''Body Found''' || 5 July 2024, Nairobi City Mortuary
| '''Body Found''' || 5 July 2024, City Mortuary
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| '''Cause of Death''' || Burn injuries—face and chest (tear gas?/canister-related)
| '''Cause of Death''' || Severe burns (alleged tear gas-related injury)
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| '''Family Situation''' || Firstborn of 10, breadwinner
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== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 22:36, 21 July 2025

⚠️ More Information Required
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to add information about Dancun.

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

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

References

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