Mystery Surrounds Fatal Shooting of Security Guard in Kenya Protests

• Fred Wamale Wanyonyi, a security guard, was fatally shot outside Kenya Powers Stima Plaza during the June 25 protests
• A post-mortem confirmed a bullet wound through his abdomen and spine, but no bullet was found in his body
• Wanyonyi's widow demanded answers, saying she couldnt grieve in peace until the bullets origin and disappearance were explained

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Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

A deepening mystery surrounds the death of Fred Wamale Wanyonyi, a security guard who was fatally shot while on duty at Kenya Powers Stima Plaza during the June 25 protests.

The protests, largely led by Gen Z demonstrators, marked the first anniversary of the 2024 nationwide anti-finance bill uprising.

Wanyonyi, an employee of Hatari Security, was stationed at the Kolobot Road entrance when chaos broke out around 4:30pm.

Kenya Power confirmed the incident, stating the guard was quickly rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

A post-mortem conducted days later has confirmed Wanyonyi had died from a gunshot wound that entered through his abdomen, piercing his spine.

However, in a baffling twist, there was no exit wound and more troubling, no bullet was found inside his body.

Addressing the media after the post-mortem examination, Merceline Otieno Kesa, Wanyonyis widow, stared blankly.

"It is said that there is no bullet in that body, where has that bullet gone? We have no interest in anything else, the only thing we want is the bullet so that we can know how that case will proceed," said his wife," she asked, her voice filled with both grief.

The couple had just begun saving for a plot of land, what would have been their first big family investment. Now, shes left alone to raise their three children.

"To the government, know that Ive been left with young children and that man was the breadwinner of our lives; he was at work when he was shot. Help me, because I cannot sit still without knowing where that bullet went. I cant be at peace until I know where Freds bullet came from and where it went," she added.

Family advocate Samuel Chelongo echoed her frustration, questioning where the bullet had disappeared to.

As calls for accountability mount, rights activist and Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid has urged further investigation.

He explained that the body would have to undergo an X-ray to determine if the bullet is still in his body.

Doctors have advised an X-ray scan to confirm if the bullet is lodged somewhere in the body. If it doesnt appear, we will be forced to conclude there is foul play. Someone must be held accountable, Khalid said.

The absence of the bullet has turned what would have been a straightforward post-mortem into another forensic puzzle.

Oscar Wanjala, a close family friend, couldnt hide his anger, declaring that he felt there was foul play.

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In other news, President William Ruto urged Kenyans involved in protests to remain peaceful and law-abiding, reminding them that Kenya is their only home.

He warned that continued street demonstrations were counterproductive, distracting from critical national development efforts.

Ruto reaffirmed his administrations focus on infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, youth employment, and food security.

Source: TUKO.co.ke