Francis Kipkorir Sawe
| Francis Kipkorir Sawe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | June 25, 2024 |
| Occupation | Laboratory technician |
| Known for | Victim of police shooting during 2024 Finance Bill protests |
Francis Kipkorir Sawe was a 25‑year‑old Kenyan laboratory technician who was shot and killed by police in his repair shop in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on **June 25, 2024**, during nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024. His death became emblematic of the escalating police violence faced by civilians during the demonstrations.
background
Francis Sawe was shot in the head while at a mobile phone repair shop in Lamaiywet village. He was taken to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, where he later died from his injuries. His parents urged the government to honor the sacrifices made by protestors, demanding justice for their son’s killing—which they described as an egregious breach of human rights and state accountability.
external links
- https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001498026/our-child-should-not-die-in-vain-family-says
- https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/11/06/kenya-security-forces-abducted-killed-protesters
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/1/tax-hike-protests-in-kenya-killed-at-least-39-people-says-rights-watchdog
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya_Finance_Bill_protests