UNICEF statement on the loss of lives, including a young girl, during the Saba Saba protests in Kenya
NAIROBI, 9 July 2025 – “UNICEF expresses its condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the Saba Saba protests in Kenya.
“We especially extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of a young girl who was tragically killed by a stray bullet while in her own home.
“UNICEF is also deeply concerned by reports of children being arrested during the protests. Children must be protected from harm at all times and under all circumstances. It is their fundamental right.”
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