Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua Thursday visited the police officer who lost both his arms in Nairobi’s CBD during Tuesday’s protests against the Finance Bill, 2024.
Mutua visited Nairobi West Hospital where Chief Inspector David Karuri Maina has been admitted.
“My visit highlights the profound impact of the recent unrest on both the individuals involved and the broader community, underscoring the need for tolerance, unity and resilience in challenging times,” he said on X.
While affirming the right of Kenyans to protest, the Cabinet Secretary cautioned against demonstrations driven by mere activism and propaganda.
Maina and another officer were seriously injured after a teargas canister exploded on them in Nairobi.
This happened following the failure by Maina not to release a detonated canister during the protests costing him two hands.
A second female officer sustained serious chest injuries after the teargas canister exploded on them.
Maina was among the officers deployed to contain the protesters when he detonated a teargas canister outside Kencom opposite International Life House.
On Tuesday, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino visited the two police officers at the hospital.
During the protests several other police officers and protesters sustained injuries.
Some were hit by flying canisters that were lobbed by anti-riot officers.
The protests paralysed businesses in the city centre as police engaged different groups in running battles.
The protesters had been mobilised online and their movement became united and organised.