- Multimedia University students were protesting against water shortages and faulty electricity sockets, among other issues
- Trevor Mureithi told TUKO.co.ke that he was brutally beaten by the police despite sustaining leg injuries during the altercation.
- He injured his leg and ears after being brutally attacked while running to safety during the strike
Nairobi – College students University of Multimedia have faced police while protesting against water shortages, poor internet connectivity, and faulty electrical sockets, among other issues.
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Trevor Mureithi, a first year student in the Faculty of Media and Communication, found himself in the middle of confrontations with violent police officers. Recorded on August 26, Mureithi now suffers from severe injuries and traumatic memories from police brutality.
How did the police injure Trevor Mureithi?
In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.keMureithi said that he was in his hostel when the police fired tear gas at them. As he and others ran for safety, he fell into a ditch and injured his leg. Despite his injury, the police beat him mercilessly.
“I thought the hostel would be the safest place for us, but the police threw tear gas at us. As I was running, I fell into a hole. They followed me into the ditch and started beating me,” Mureithi remembered.
When he informed them that he could not walk, they dragged him, causing severe pain. One officer, determined to “teach him a lesson,” threw another canister of tear gas, which exploded near his head.
“I told the police I could not walk, but they insisted on torturing me while they wanted me to die. They beat me mercilessly. One of them kept saying, 'this is it.' When they insisted on beating me, I just asked them to kill me and one of the soldiers advised the others to leave me alone. One of them, however, insisted on giving me 'medicine.' Immediately, they threw a tear gas canister, which exploded near my head,” Mureithi narrated.
How did Trevor Mureithi get to the hospital?
The good Samaritan helped Mureithi back to his hostel, where he waited for the tension to calm down before being taken to the school clinic.
He was prescribed painkillers and later transferred to Sinai Hospital in Rongai, where he is awaiting surgery on his leg.
“I am in pain. Since I was brought here nothing has been done. The doctors told me to wait six hours before surgery,” Mureithi said.
“I got injuries on my ankles and ear. I just want justice. This is too much for me and my parents. The police treated me mercilessly,” he added.
The school's student leaders plan to address the issue, while the officer who threw the tear gas is believed to be part of the institution's security team.
13 Katoloni students are injured after the fire tragedy
In another story, 13 students from Katoloni high school in the county of Machakos were injured after a fire broke out in their dormitory.
The students were injured in the stampede while running to safety. Others passed out after inhaling the smoke.
The students were rushed to the Machakos Level 5 hospital where they were all treated and allowed to leave.
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