Elvis Musavi
| Age | 25 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | 7 July 2025 |
| Location | Kangemi, Nairobi County, Kenya |
| Incident | Shot by police while walking home from work |
Elvis Musavi (died 7 July 2025) was a **25‑year‑old Kenyan civilian** killed by police during the **Saba Saba Day protests** in **Kangemi, Nairobi**. He was returning from work and not involved in the protests when shot in the back by police officers :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- Background ##
On 7 July 2025, nationwide Saba Saba Day protests erupted across Kenya, commemorating pro-democracy movements and addressing issues such as corruption, economic inequality, and police brutality :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Death ##
Elvis Musavi left for work that morning and headed home, unaware of the impending unrest. He was shot in the back while walking in Kangemi and later pronounced dead at a Nairobi hospital, leaving behind a widow and a six‑month‑old child :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Aftermath ##
His death, alongside other civilian casualties such as Paul Makori, became emblematic of the deadly crackdown on non‑violent Kenyans. Autopsies confirmed gunshot wounds to his back and arm, with no evidence of resistance or involvement in violent protest behavior :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- Legacy ##
Elvis Musavi’s killing amplified national and international outcry over excessive use of force by security forces. His family, including his young widow and infant child, called for justice and support, while human rights groups demanded a full independent inquiry into the protests and law enforcement response :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
- References ##
- Saba Saba: Widow to Kangemi man killed during protests says he’s left behind 6‑month‑old child – *TUKO.co.ke*, 8 July 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Grief at City Mortuary as families identify Saba Saba protest victims – *Eastleigh Voice*, 8 July 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Deadly force: Families mourn loved ones killed far from protest frontlines – *The Star*, 9 July 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Autopsies confirm protest victims died of gunshot wounds, families cry for justice – *Breaking Kenya News*, 11 July 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}