Sigh of Relief as Kenyans Learn Protestor Who Wailed in Police Car from Gunshot Wounds is Alive

• Julius Mwangi Njogu went viral after a video of him writhing in pain was shared on social media
• The young protestor had been bundled into a police vehicle despite bleeding from visible gunshot wounds
• Many feared for his life, but there was a sigh of relief when they learned he was alive and recuperating

Kenyans breathed a collective sigh of relief upon learning that the man who wailed in agony inside a police car after being shot in the legs is alive.

Kenyans Relieved to Learn Man Who Wailed in Police Car After Being Shot in Legs Is Alive Source: Facebook

The protestor sustained several gunshot wounds during the chaotic demonstrations in the Nairobi central business district.

A heartbreaking video captured him being frogmarched to a police vehicle despite limping and bleeding.

Where is Julius Mwangi Njogu?

The story was reignited on Facebook by philanthropist Dr Joseph Murimi who sought his whereabouts.

"I haven't seen this champ. I have been looking for him since Wednesday. Share so we can find out if he is OK. I hope he is alive," he wrote.

It emerged that the man's name is Julius Mwangi Njogu, and that he's currently recuperating at Kenyatta National Hospital, ward 6A.

Upon learning that Njogu is still alive, Dr Murimi proposed a plan to visit him, adding that prayers and blood donations might save a life.

Kenyans scold police for arresting injured Njogu

When Njogu's video went viral online, Kenyans condemned the police for arresting someone with visible injuries.

He writhed in pain while showing the wounds in his legs, questioning why he was being mistreated for fighting for his country.

Many opined that the officers should have taken him to the hospital before he bled excessively.

The incident unfolded as thousands of protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament in response to a finance bill proposing new taxes.

What you need to know about Finance Bill 2024

• The Finance Bill 2024 sought to increase taxes in a move aimed at raising funds to fill the country's budget deficit.
• However, it triggered widespread dissatisfaction among citizens already grappling with economic hardships.
• Thousands took to the streets in protest, with statistics showing that over 300 were injured.
• Following the uproar, President William Ruto declined to sign the Bill and asked the Parliament to discard it.