Kenyans across the country were left worried after reports emerged of shootings in Githurai 45, Kiambu County on the night of Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Messages and videos shared by members of the public across social media platforms exposed the inhumane treatment of Kenyans in Githurai following a day of anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests countrywide.

A police report filed at the Githurai Mwiki Police Station indicates that the anti-Finance Bill demos turned chaotic at around 10 pm prompting a response from police in Githurai and Kasarani.

The Guthurai OB stated that about 6,000 Kenyans continued with protests into the night, subverting attempts by the police to disperse the crowd. The reports indicate that an attempt by the security men to use teargas canisters to quench the demos proved futile.

According to the police, the rowdy protestors lit fires across the roads, damaged properties, and resulted in the injury of 20 police officers during the night demos.

"During the demonstration 740, 7.62MM black CMM 7.62MM special and 18 rounds of 5.56*45MM were spent also 700 pieces of teargas canisters and 258 pieces of 37/38 teargas were used to disperse the violent rioters CMM the situation had been calmed and all the three stations guarded. Case PUI, DCI Githurai dealing," the OB read in part.

The police however failed to mention the number of civilian casualties despite reports of multiple deaths during the night shootings.

According to reports, the police officers opened fire indiscriminately at men, women, and children, resulting in multiple casualties.