Government waives medical bills for protest victims

The government has waived all medical bills for patients injured during the protests in a move aimed at easing the burden to the affected families.

This following the recent demonstrations in Nairobi on June 17 and 25, 2025, resulted in injuries and emotional distress for many Kenyans.

In a statement, the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Health Aden Duale directed Kenyatta National Hospital to charge all treatment costs linked to the protests to the hospital’s Disaster Emergency Fund.

The Ministry also acknowledged the emotional toll of the events and reaffirmed its support for those still recovering.

“The recent demonstrations in Nairobi on June 17 and 25, 2025, resulted in injuries and emotional distress for many Kenyans. As a Ministry, our hearts go out to all those affected, and we remain committed to ensuring they receive the care and support they need.” The CS remarked.

“As a result, I have directed the management of Kenyatta National Hospital to waive all medical bills for patients injured during the protests and charge them to the hospital’s Disaster Emergency Fund.” He directed.

The directive includes the outstanding bill of the late Boniface Kariuki, which stood at Ksh 815,805 at the time of his passing on Monday afternoon.

“We offer our deepest condolences to families who have lost loved ones and extend our support to all those still recovering.” Duale stated.