MMU students staged a protest on March 10, 2025 following the sad death of their colleague, Lameck Mwangi Wambui. He was killed in a road accident on Magadi Road near the university.
Students blocked Magadi Road with stones and burning tires, causing massive traffic disruption. Ongata Rongai and Nairobi’s motorists traveled to delay. The students demanded immediate road safety measures, citing the lack of speed bumps, citing poor road markings as the contribution of the factors.
Anti-riot police were deployed to disperse the protesters. Conflict between students and law enforcement resulted in stressful conflict. Tear gas was used, and conflicts videos were broadcast online, increasing public debate.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) began an investigation into the alleged police misconduct. Human rights groups criticized excessive force used on students.
This protest follows the previous MMU demonstrations on water scarcity and safety concerns. The incident highlights the growing disappointments on student welfare and road safety near the university.
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