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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa at Kakamega General Hospital when he visited the victims of anti-Finance Bill protests who were allegedly shot by police on June 25, 2024. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Inside Ward Four at Kakamega General Hospital two university students, Louis Mulefu (22) and Joseph Mwanza (19), are recuperating after being hit by stray bullets during Tuesday's anti-Finance Bill protests.

Though not part of the demonstrations, both students expressed no regret, insisting that their peers were advocating for their welfare, particularly in terms of employment opportunities post-education.

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