Mp Gitonga Mukunji Dares Govt to Release Their Own Gen Z protest Documentary After BBC Expose
Manyatta Member of Parliament, Gitonga Mukunji, has strongly urged the government to publicly address the findings of the recently released BBC Africa Eye documentary, Blood Parliament.
The investigative piece, which chronicles the deadly events of June 25, 2024, reignited nationwide anger after its release on YouTube on Monday, April 28, 2025. Mukunji demanded that authorities present their own account of the tragic protests, accusing them of silence and negligence.
Speaking during a press briefing, Mukunji expressed his deep frustration over the government’s failure to thoroughly investigate the deaths of young demonstrators. “The blood of those young people, and I want to condemn the fact that there has not been any significant investigation to establish why these youth were killed,” he declared. His remarks came amid growing calls for accountability following the BBC’s hard-hitting revelations.
The Blood Parliament documentary pieced together the harrowing events using advanced tools such as 3D modelling, forensic video analysis, and eyewitness accounts.
It depicted scenes of unarmed protesters facing gunfire from security forces after storming Parliament grounds. This unprecedented breach occurred as tens of thousands of mainly Gen Z protesters took to Nairobi’s streets to oppose the highly controversial Finance Bill 2024.
The bill proposed sweeping new taxes despite fierce public opposition. Nevertheless, Parliament approved it by a margin of 195 to 106. Minutes after the final vote, chaos erupted outside the National Assembly. Protesters, angered and disillusioned, surged towards Parliament buildings—an act unseen since Kenya gained independence.
The documentary’s chilling footage captured security officers firing into crowds. It identified Parliament Road as the site of the first fatalities, where David Chege, a 39-year-old software engineer and Sunday school teacher, and Ericsson Mutisya, a 25-year-old butcher, were gunned down. According to the BBC, a police officer, seen kneeling, directly targeted and shot the two men, also injuring at least five others.
In the aftermath, demonstrators managed to breach the perimeter of Parliament. Amid the panic, another young life was lost. Eric Shieni, a 27-year-old University of Nairobi finance student, was shot in the head as he attempted to escape through a damaged section of fencing. “He collapsed on the rubble and died instantly,” an eyewitness recounted in the documentary.
One of the most shocking elements of the Blood Parliament investigation was the identification of Shieni’s shooter. Through meticulous forensic examination, BBC journalists revealed that the assailant was a soldier from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). The soldier was described as wearing a matte green helmet, tan boots, a white shoulder patch, and wielding a rifle with a solid stock.
Mukunji was particularly critical of the government’s decision to remain silent while foreign media led the charge in seeking justice. “It is a shame that the BBC had to release a documentary to ask the hard questions,” he said. “Those young people who died were not fighting for themselves; they were fighting for everyone.”
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Mukunji challenged the government to release its own documentary if it had an alternative version of events. He stressed that the families of the deceased deserved both answers and compensation. “I want to call upon the government, if they have an alternative documentary of what transpired, to release it,” he insisted. “And they should compensate the families that lost their loved ones, because that was very inhumane for people who are speaking and fighting for rights that are in the constitution.”
The MP’s comments reflect a growing frustration within sections of the public and political class over how the state has handled the aftermath of June 25. Many have pointed out the chilling contrast between the protesters’ peaceful demands and the deadly force used against them. Mukunji’s remarks underline the broader sense of betrayal felt by citizens who believed in their constitutional right to protest.
As public outrage simmers once again, the government faces increased pressure to take clear action. The BBC’s documentary not only reconstructed the timeline of violence but also raised critical questions about the accountability of security forces. The depth of forensic analysis and credible eyewitness testimony have made it harder for authorities to dismiss the findings.
While the government remains silent, the families of the victims continue to mourn without closure. Activists and opposition leaders have already begun to organize memorials and renewed calls for justice. The Blood Parliament documentary has not only chronicled the bloodshed but has reignited a movement demanding transparency and responsibility from those in power.
Only time will tell if the government will respond with the urgency and honesty that the situation demands.
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