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Man dies after learning police shot, killed grandson

Youth during Saba Saba protest in Kangemi, Nairobi, on July 7, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

A family in Kakamega County has suffered double tragedy after 79-year-old Henry Opanga, collapsed and died after receiving news that his grandson was shot dead by police.

Ian Sabatia, 17 was killed during protests in Ongata Rongai, Nairobi County, on June 25. He was laid to rest on July 11, and the family has now begun preparations to bury Opanga in Buloma village, Mumias East Sub-County.

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