Dancun Onsongo

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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.

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