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* [https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001523781/families-mourn-those-shot-dead-during-saba-saba-demonstrations Standard Media, "Innocent blood: Families mourn those shot dead during Saba Saba demonstrations," 14 July 2025] | * [https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001523781/families-mourn-those-shot-dead-during-saba-saba-demonstrations Standard Media, "Innocent blood: Families mourn those shot dead during Saba Saba demonstrations," 14 July 2025] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:43, 24 July 2025
| Age | 24 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | 7 July 2025 |
| Location | Ngong, Kajiado County, Kenya |
| Incident | Shot by police during Saba Saba protests |
| Known for | Victim of police shooting during 2025 Kenyan protests |
Joseph Kagiri (died 7 July 2025) was a 24-year-old Kenyan civilian who was shot and killed by police during the Saba Saba Day protests in **Ngong**, **Kajiado County**, on 7 July 2025.
Background
The Saba Saba Day protests in 2025 were part of a series of youth-led demonstrations across Kenya, protesting against corruption, poor governance, and police brutality. Demonstrations were held in multiple counties including Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Kiambu, and Kajiado.
Death
On 7 July 2025, Joseph Kagiri was shot and killed in **Ngong**, Kajiado County, during the protests. According to his family, he was on his way to see his father when he was shot in the head by a police officer. His body was taken to Ngong Level 4 Hospital, where it was confirmed that he had died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Legacy
Joseph Kagiri is remembered as a victim of police violence during the 2025 Saba Saba protests. His death, along with others, sparked nationwide and international calls for justice, accountability, and urgent reform of Kenya's policing and governance systems.
References
- Citizen Digital, "Bridget Njoki: Sorrow as 12-year-old girl shot dead during Saba Saba protests laid to rest," 15 July 2025
- Standard Media, "Innocent blood: Families mourn those shot dead during Saba Saba demonstrations," 14 July 2025
- Eastleigh Voice, "Nairobi leads in Saba Saba protest deaths as Haki Africa confirms 43 killed nationwide," 15 July 2025
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/645485749264109/posts/2141676542978348/