Doctor Helping Protesters Dies After Police Open Fire

Tear gas renders the air in Nakuru town as police fight matatu operators on Monday, September 28, 2020.
Tear gas renders the air in Nakuru town as police fight matatu operators on Monday, September 28, 2020.
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Margaret Oyuga, a doctor who was volunteering to offer medical services to protestors on Tuesday has reportedly succumbed to gunshot injuries.

According to reports, the doctor was shot at by police officers when during the anti-finance bill protests and unfortunately lost her life.

Reports indicate that she passed away while being rushed to the hospital. The ambulance ferrying her was however delayed due to various roadblocks and traffic disruption.

Following her tragic death, Oyuga has been mourned by other medical practitioners for her bravery and professionalism in her line of work.

KNH's Accident and Emergency Wing.
KNH's Accident and Emergency Wing.
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"Rest in peace daktari Margaret Oyuga, You went to war to save the lives of injured soldiers but you didn't come back. We are saddened, Kenyans pray for doctors who are being killed while trying to save the people. Stand with us," a fellow medic wrote.

Additionally, Kenyans sent condolence messages to the family of the late medical practitioner and urged the government to ensure that all police involved in the unlawful shooting of innocent Kenyans are held accountable.

Also, a section of Kenyans have called out police officers and other security personnel for firing at peaceful protestors instead of offering security.

Oyuga was among the casualties reported as police officers fired live bullets when the anti-finance bill protests turned chaotic.

Police officers began to shoot at the protestors when they breached security at the National Assembly and managed to get past the gate leading to a series of losses and damages.

At least five Kenyans were confirmed dead due to gunshot wounds while multiple others sustained major injuries and are receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

The unexpected turn of events and massive loss of lives has been condemned by locals and also the international community who have asked the government to refrain from firing at protestors.

Leaders led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta have also sent condolence messages to all those who were injured or shot during the demonstrations.

"As your former president, I have felt the weight and the difficulty of leading Kenya. I, therefore, pray for wisdom and civility to be established and for peace and progress to belong to all of us as children of Kenya," he stated.

Human Rights Activists leading anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests outside Parliament on June 18, 2024.
Human Rights Activists leading anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests outside Parliament on June 18, 2024.
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