Boniface Kariuki was brought to KNH with a serious bullet injury to the head.
Boniface Kariuki, a hawker injured during Tuesday’s protest in Nairobi CBD, is currently fighting for his life at Kenyatta National Hospital. The hospital management confirmed that Boniface was rushed in after being referred from a local clinic, having suffered a serious bullet wound to the head.
Dr. William Sigilai, the acting CEO of KNH, explained that Boniface was admitted around 3:15 p.m. with a bullet stuck on the left side of his skull. He was in a very bad condition when he arrived, bleeding heavily and unresponsive.
A group of specialists led by Dr. Sam Njiru performed a delicate surgery later that evening. The operation started at 8:30 p.m. and went on for two hours. According to Dr. Sigilai, the medical team did everything possible to control the bleeding and remove the bullet safely.
After surgery, Boniface was taken straight to the ICU. The doctors placed him on mechanical support to help him breathe. His condition remains critical, but he is still alive and being watched closely every minute by the ICU team.
Other Casualties From the Protest Also Treated
The hospital also received 16 other people injured during the same protest. Some had gunshot wounds, others had injuries from blunt force. Out of the 16, seven were admitted for treatment, while nine were allowed to go home after receiving care.
Two of the patients already undergone surgery, while four more are set for operations. One person remains unidentified and is believed to have been hit in the head with a blunt object. He suffered a serious skull fracture.
Dr. Sigilai commended the quick response of emergency workers and members of the public who helped transport the injured. He also praised the KNH medical team for acting fast and professionally under pressure. The hospital promised to give more updates as needed, while respecting the privacy of all victims.
