Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital have issued a press statement confirming that the protester shot during yesterday’s demonstrations in Nairobi sustained a gunshot wound to the head caused by a rubber bullet.
According to the medical team, the victim was brought in unconscious and underwent emergency neurosurgery. The rubber bullet, fired at close range, caused significant trauma to the skull and brain tissue.
“Although it was a rubber bullet, the damage was severe due to the proximity at which it was fired,” one of the attending doctors told reporters. The patient remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit, and the next 48 hours are considered crucial for recovery.
The shooting occurred during a protest in the city center against police brutality. Witnesses say the individual was unarmed and had their hands raised when they were shot by a uniformed officer.
The press statement has sparked renewed public concern, with human rights groups calling for an independent investigation. Authorities have confirmed that the officer involved has been arrested and is facing disciplinary procedures.
Family members and supporters continue to gather outside the hospital, awaiting further updates from the medical team.
As the country reels from the shocking incident, the call for justice and police accountability grows louder. The situation remains tense, and more developments are expected in the coming days.
