On June 25, 2025, protests in Kenya led to the Timothy Bwibo Eldoret shooting, and Bwibo succumbed to injuries from police brutality in Kenya 2025.
The Eldoret protest death, as reported by Haki Africa boss Hussein Khalid, added to the number to 20 ahead of the Saba Saba protests 2025.
Timothy Bwibo, a young protester from Eldoret, succumbed to injuries sustained during the June 25, 2025, anti-government protests, as confirmed by Haki Africa CEO Hussein Khalid.
Bwibo, shot by police during the violent demonstrations, died at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), raising the death toll from the protests to 20, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
The incident, part of nationwide unrest marking the anniversary of the 2024 Finance Bill protests, has intensified calls for police accountability and justice ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations on July 7, 2025.
Bwibo’s shooting occurred amid clashes in Eldoret’s market, where police used live ammunition, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse protesters demanding an end to police brutality and government corruption.
Bwibo’s brother, Collins Bwibo, was seeking support for hospital bills before his death.
The KNCHR reported 19 deaths on June 25 across six counties, with over 400 injured, including eight with gunshot wounds.
The protests, fueled by public anger over alleged abductions and economic hardship under President William Ruto, saw violence in 27 counties, with Eldoret among the hardest hit.
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital treated 13 patients, most with minor injuries, but Bwibo’s critical condition shows the excessive force condemned by rights groups.
