Kevin Mandanga
Kevin Madanga Kagoni (c. 2000 – 25 June 2024) was a first-year student at Migori Teachers Training College and a 22-year-old protester who was shot and killed during the anti-Finance Bill Gen Z protests in Nakuru, Kenya.
Death during Protests
On **25 June 2024**, Kevin joined demonstrations near Nakuru State Lodge, protesting against the controversial Finance Bill. Police opened fire as protesters attempted to enter the compound. Kevin was struck **three times by live bullets**, with two wounds in his chest and one in his neck. He was later discovered at the Nakuru County Level Five Hospital mortuary four days after going missing.
His mother, **Violet Gwezima**, confirmed: > “Our efforts to search for Madanga have ended today after we found him in the hospital’s mortuary … He was shot three times when protesters attempted to storm State House Nakuru.” Source – Tuko
A post-mortem confirmed the cause of death as **excessive bleeding from bullet wounds**. Source – Citizen Digital
Personal Background
Kevin was hardworking and altruistic. His sister, **Mercy Khavete**, said he had returned home due to school fee arrears and had taken up work in their family’s hotel business in Ngata, Nakuru. His friend, **Zachariah Ngugi**, described him as “joyous and peaceful.” Kevin was last heard from around 1:00 PM; by 4:00 PM, he had gone missing and his phone was off.
Aftermath and Family Appeal
Kevin’s mother expressed heartbreak and despair: > “I am in pain. My heart is aching for my dead son ... They should have killed me instead of him.” Source – Tuko
His sister added that Kevin was the family’s main provider and that the loss left a painful gap. Despite official promises, **no police officer has been charged** for his killing.
Legal and Human Rights Response
Kevin is one of several protest victims being investigated by the **Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)**. However, progress has been slow and family members have not received justice.
Legacy
Kevin’s death is remembered alongside other fellow Nakuru protest victims. Their stories have sparked calls for accountability, policy reform, and public recognition of the pain inflicted on families of fallen Gen Z protesters.