EXCLUSIVE: BBC Africa’s “Blood Parliament” Exposes Savage Suppression of Kenya’s Gen-Z Protesters – Who Will Be Held Accountable?

EXCLUSIVE: BBC Africa’s “Blood Parliament” Exposes Savage Suppression of Kenya’s Gen-Z Protesters – Who Will Be Held Accountable?
June 25, 2024 – Nairobi, Kenya

In a bombshell investigation, BBC Africa Eye has premiered “Blood Parliament,” a damning documentary revealing the deadly force used against unarmed protesters during Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 protests. The documentary, backed by forensic analysis of over 5,000 videos and photographs, features gruesome details of extrajudicial killings, state cover-ups, and a complete lack of accountability for the deceased.

The protests, led primarily by Kenya’s Gen-Z activists, were a historic youth uprising against a controversial taxation bill. But what started as a peaceful revolution turned into a massacre when security officers opened fire on protesters near Parliament. Now, BBC’s investigation confirms what many had feared: the victims were unarmed, fleeing for their lives, and shot in cold blood.

???? Key Revelations from BBC’s Explosive Investigation
**1. “They Were Not a Threat” – Protesters Shot in Head & Chest**
The BBC’s OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) team analyzed footage frame-by-frame and confirmed that those who were killed were unarmed, peaceful, and in some cases shot in the back as they ran away.

David Chege – Shot dead close to Parliament gates.

Ericsson Mutisya – Shot dead while trying to escape.

Eric Shieni – Shot in the back by a KDF soldier at close range as he ran away.

Ballistic and medical evidence also proves that most were hit by kill shots—aiming at the head and chest—showing intent to kill, not disperse.

**2. KDF Officer Caught on Camera Firing the Shot**
BBC verified through geolocation, facial recognition, and analysis of weaponry that a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer was shooting directly at protesters, including Eric Shieni. There have been no arrests made despite damning video evidence.

**3. No Investigations, No Justice – A Culture of Impunity**
Shockingly, no probe has been launched by the KDF, National Police Service, or IPOA (Independent Policing Oversight Authority).

IPOA says it “has not received any complaints”—despite eyewitness reports and viral videos.

Kenyan government silent, declining to comment on the killings.

**4. Protests Forced Ruto to Withdraw the Bill – But at What Cost?**
The demonstrations, which saw tens of thousands of Kenyan youths stage protests on the streets nationwide, succeeded in forcing President William Ruto to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024 the next day.

But the victory came at a bloody price—and six months later, no officer has been prosecuted, no compensation to the families offered, and no word from the authorities.

???? Outrage Grows: Activists Demand Justice
Human rights groups now want international intervention, citing Kenya’s failure to hold its security forces accountable.

Amnesty International Kenya: “These were executions, not crowd control. The government must prosecute those responsible.”

Haki Africa: “If Kenya won’t investigate, the ICC should step in.”

Families of the victims are set to sue the state for extrajudicial killings.

???? WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY – WILL KENYA RESPOND?
“Bloody Parliament” can now be streamed on BBC Africa Eye, with uncut footage and never-before-seen evidence.

???? The Big Question: Will There Ever Be Justice?
With the Kenyan government ignoring the evidence and security forces enjoying total impunity, the world waits:

Will the UN or African Union intervene?

Will the ICC investigate the killings?

Will President Ruto break his silence?

One thing is for sure: Kenya’s young people will not forget. Nor will the world.

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Why This Matters:
First-ever OSINT-backed proof of KDF shooting protesters.

Total government silence = Zero justice for victims.

A test for Kenyan democracy – will impunity succeed?