Issa Paul Mburu
| Age | 26 |
|---|---|
| Location of Death | Kajiado County, Kenya |
| Date of Death | 7 July 2025 |
| Incident | Shot during Saba Saba Day protests |
| Known for | Victim of police shooting during 2025 Kenyan protests |
Issa Paul Mburu (died 7 July 2025) was a 26-year-old Kenyan civilian who was shot and killed during the Saba Saba Day protests in Kajiado County, Kenya. His name was listed among confirmed protest-related fatalities by human rights organization Haki Africa.
Background
The 2025 Saba Saba protests marked a renewed wave of civil demonstrations in Kenya, driven by widespread public outrage over corruption, police brutality, and economic grievances. The protests were particularly youth-led and occurred across several counties including Nairobi, Kiambu, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Kajiado.
Death
On 7 July 2025, Issa Paul Mburu was shot during protests in Kajiado County. The exact circumstances of the shooting were not publicly detailed, but human rights groups including Haki Africa confirmed his death among six protest-related fatalities in the county. Other locations affected in Kajiado during the protests included Ngong, Kiserian, and Embulbul.
Aftermath
Mburu’s name was listed alongside other protest victims in national and international reports highlighting the excessive use of force by Kenyan security agencies. The Saba Saba Day protests led to at least 43 civilian deaths across Kenya, sparking outrage and demands for police accountability and reform.
Legacy
Issa Paul Mburu is remembered as one of the civilians whose life was cut short during the 2025 protests. His death is part of a growing call for justice, transparency, and systemic reform in Kenya’s policing and governance.
References
- "Nairobi leads in Saba Saba protest deaths as Haki Africa confirms 43 killed" – Eastleigh Voice
- "Tears and outrage in Kiambu as six shot dead during Saba Saba protests" – Standard Media
- https://www.facebook.com/elvezamedia/videos/this-is-the-wedding-of-26-yrs-old-issa-mburu-who-was-shot-dead-yesterday-in-embu/3193895880761784/?_rdr
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