A family in Nanyuki is grieving the tragic loss of their loved one, Julie Njoki, who allegedly died after being assaulted while in police custody. The heartbreaking incident occurred following her arrest during the Saba Saba protests on Monday, July 7.
Njoki was detained at Nanyuki Police Station, and according to her family, she never made it out alive. In a detailed and emotional social media post, her aunt accused police officers of violently beating Julie during her time in custody, leaving her unconscious.
“Julie was arrested in Nanyuki, a place I once believed was peaceful. The following day, she was taken to Nanyuki Law Courts for judgment. That very night, while still in custody, she was mercilessly beaten and left unconscious by the same people who are supposed to protect her,” her aunt shared online.
Medical Report Points to Assault
The family stated that Njoki was eventually taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed that she had sustained blunt force trauma to her head—injuries that were consistent with a violent physical assault. The aunt further alleged that police delayed seeking medical help and attempted to downplay the seriousness of her condition.
“Julie was in a critical condition, but there was delay, neglect, and total silence. By the time she received proper medical attention, it was too late. We lost her. Julie didn’t deserve to die like this. No one does,” her grieving aunt added.
Family Outraged Over System Failure
The family has expressed deep frustration and anger toward the justice and law enforcement systems, saying they failed the very people they are meant to serve and protect.
“I’m devastated, I’m furious, and I’m mourning. How can a young person be arrested on a Monday and declared dead by Wednesday? How do we continue to trust a system that turns against its own citizens, especially the youth?” the aunt questioned in her post.
Public Outcry Over Police Brutality
Julie’s death has added fuel to the growing anger among Kenyans, particularly after a string of deaths involving young people in police custody. Just days earlier, Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger, also died under mysterious circumstances while being held at Nairobi Central Police Station.
Citizens, leaders, and civil rights activists have since flooded social media with calls for accountability, using hashtags to condemn police brutality and demand justice for Njoki and others like her. Many are now urging the government to conduct independent investigations and hold officers accountable for misconduct and human rights violations.
Demands for Transparency and Justice
As outrage spreads, many Kenyans are asking tough questions about the use of excessive force, especially during peaceful protests. The police force has not yet issued an official statement on Julie’s case, and it remains unclear whether any investigations have been launched.
For now, the family—and the nation—waits for answers, justice, and a genuine effort to reform a system increasingly accused of turning its weapons on its own people.
“We will not forget Julie. Her name will not be erased or buried in silence. She represents every Kenyan youth who stood up for their rights and paid the ultimate price,” one activist posted.
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