Out of the seven, two are female and the other five are male.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\nAccording to the hospital matron Caroline Adongo, four of them sustained serious gunshot wounds during the protests and are in critical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adongo further noted that the four victims were already taken to the hospital’s theatre for surgical procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The remaining three victims are said to be in stable condition and are continuing to receive medication at the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the protests, Police were engaged in a cat-and-mouse battle with youth who were protesting in Homa Bay town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The demonstrations began in the morning, leading to a confrontation with police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The confrontation led to a situation in which the youth pelted stones at the police while the police retaliated with tear gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police were repulsing the youth from accessing the central business district of Homa Bay town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Business owners received losses after their activities were paralysed .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All business premises were closed down as traders feared looting during the demonstrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The youth also blocked roads in the town, paralysing transport services in the area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Seven people have sustained injuries due to gunshots fired by the police in Homa Bay County following protests The victims were rushed to Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment. following protests in Homa Bay Town.Out of the seven, two are female and the other five are male. According to the hospital matron…<\/p>\n