Several Kenyans took to the streets at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) on Wednesday, June 18, to protest, demanding the resignation of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
This is after Governor Sakaja was allegedly linked to the goons who attacked protesters during the demonstration on Tuesday, June 17.
In the video seen by Kenyans.co.ke, a group of residents were seen marching outside the hospital chanting, ‘Sakaja must go.’
The protesters also demanded justice for those injured in the demonstration that took place yesterday, leaving scores injured and property destroyed.
While it remains unclear where the group began its march, nearly a hundred people camped at the Kenyatta National Hospital, where Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker who was shot by a police officer at the Central Business District during the height of the protests, is being treated.
KNH confirmed that 16 people who were injured are receiving treatments, and Kariuki is now in critical condition in KNH's intensive care unit.
William Sigilai, KNH CEO, speaking to the press earlier, stated that an object believed to be a rubber bullet was removed from the left side of Kariuki's head.
Sakaja has faced criticism after being tied to goons who were seen walking with sticks and brutalising protesters. The goons were also captured on camera breaking into shops, robbing goods and destroying others.
The goons were seen chanting and marching through the streets, chanting Sakaja's name, saying, 'Sakaja, we have defended the city.'
Sakaja, however, denied any role in hiring or organising any goons, stating that he was away with his team during the demonstrations.
“We categorically dissociate ourselves from any gangs, militias, or politically sponsored groups that exploit demonstrations to engage in criminal activity,” Sakaja stated
Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino, had earlier accused Sakaja of hiring goons, terming it as acts of organised terror disguised under the cover of anti-street protests.
"Johnson Sakaja, your actions did not make you strong. Hurting others does not give you power; it only reveals your utter disregard for the rule of law," Owino said.
