Authorities confirm that the postmortem of the 16-year-old Form Three student, Silvester Muigai, was as a result of a single gunshot wound to the head during the June 9, 2026, protests in Nanyuki, Laikipia County.

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The report indicates that the small-arm bullet recovered from his skull has been handed over to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for further investigation into the alleged shooting incident involving police officers.

Muigai, the firstborn in a family of four, had reportedly gone to the streets at around 5:30pm as demonstrators began gathering in Nanyuki town.

What started as a protest later escalated into violent confrontations between police officers and demonstrators, with running battles erupting across parts of the town.

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It was during this chaos that the 16-year-old was shot in the head and was later reported to have died instantly at the scene.

Silvester, described as an innocent bystander, was caught up in the chaos that erupted during the protests in Nanyuki town.

In a deepening tragedy, it has also emerged that the teenager’s single mother, who recently lost her home in a fire late last year.

According to reports, she is now appealing for urgent financial and material support to help her cope with the loss of her son.

The incident has intensified scrutiny over police conduct during public demonstrations, with investigations ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Previous reports indicated that earlier, before the protests, speaking to NTV  on Thursday, June 11, a relative said Muigai was asked not to go to school because of the protests since the demonstration occupied the road used by students to go to school.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke