Unveiling Alleged Discrepancies: Kenya's Protest-Related Deaths and Morgue Records

In Kenya, discrepancies have arisen between police reports and autopsy findings regarding the deaths of protesters, including Charles Owino, 19, and Shaquille Obienge, 21. Autopsy reports contradict police claims of road accidents, indicating deaths by gunfire during July protests. The alleged cover-ups involve mischaracterization of causes by police.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 06-01-2025 15:40 IST | Created: 06-01-2025 15:40 IST
Unveiling Alleged Discrepancies: Kenya's Protest-Related Deaths and Morgue Records

In Kenya, autopsy reports are challenging police narratives concerning the deaths of young protesters, such as Charles Owino and Shaquille Obienge.

Autopsies conducted after July protests indicate gun-related deaths, conflicting with police claims of road accidents. These discrepancies suggest potential cover-ups of the circumstances leading to the deaths.

Rights groups accuse authorities of disguising killings and misreporting in morgue records, calling for transparency and accountability in investigating the violence during the Gen-Z protests.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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