NAIROBI, Kenya- A BBC Africa Eye investigation has spotlighted the bravery of 26-year-old student journalist Ademba Allans during the tragic June 25, 2024, protests in Nairobi, where security officers opened fire on unarmed demonstrators.
The BBC documentary, titled “Blood Parliament,” reconstructs the events of that day using forensic video analysis, eyewitness testimonies, and 3D mapping.
Among the hundreds who risked their lives to document the protests, Ademba’s actions stood out.
Armed with just his phone and the Kenyan flag, he livestreamed critical moments as police advanced on demonstrators, some of whom were fatally shot.
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Ademba captured footage of protesters fleeing tear gas and bullets, as well as scenes of injured youth bleeding on Parliament Road.
His real-time reporting offered one of the clearest windows into the deadly crackdown.
BBC investigators relied heavily on such citizen footage — including Ademba’s — to verify that security forces used lethal force against largely peaceful demonstrators.
Other protesters played key roles as well. The BBC report highlights individuals who bravely rushed the wounded to safety, documented the violence on social media, and exposed the use of high-caliber rifles against unarmed civilians.
Among the victims was David Chege, a young software engineer, whose final moments were partly captured by Ademba’s camera.
Through the analysis of more than 5,000 videos and images, BBC Africa Eye concluded that live ammunition was used without warning and that many victims posed no threat when they were shot.
Their findings have intensified pressure on Kenyan authorities to investigate and hold those responsible accountable.
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The protests erupted over widespread anger at the controversial Finance Bill 2024, which proposed hefty new taxes on basic commodities.
Although President William Ruto later withdrew key parts of the bill, public outrage over the violent suppression of peaceful protests has continued to grow.
Ademba’s courage, alongside that of countless unnamed protesters, is now being recognized as instrumental in preserving the truth about June 25.
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His recordings, described by activists as “evidence that speaks louder than words,” have become a vital part of the national reckoning over police brutality.
The BBC documentary, already drawing global attention, has reignited calls for justice for the victims of one of Kenya’s darkest days in recent memory.
The documentary has now been watched by more than 500,000 people in hours.
This reporting is based on investigations by BBC Africa Eye. Y News acknowledges and credits the BBC for their extensive analysis and documentation.
