A new documentary by BBC Africa Eye, titled Blood Parliament, has cast a spotlight on the fatal police shootings that occurred during Kenya’s anti-Finance Bill protests on June 25, 2024. The film investigates the deaths of three young demonstrators, raising urgent questions about state accountability and the use of force against unarmed civilians.
Inside Blood Parliament…
The 30-minute documentary, released on April 28, 2025, reconstructs the events of that day through eyewitness accounts, mobile phone footage, and forensic analysis. It focuses on the deaths of three protesters who were shot near Parliament buildings in Nairobi as thousands of young Kenyans—many from the Gen Z generation—rallied against the controversial Finance Bill 2024.
The protests, sparked by proposed tax increases and austerity measures, were largely peaceful until police opened fire on demonstrators. The documentary presents evidence suggesting that the shootings were unprovoked and targeted, contradicting official narratives that framed the violence as a response to rioting.
Blood Parliament also examines the broader context of youth-led activism in Kenya highlighting how digital platforms have empowered a new generation to mobilize and demand transparency. The film features interviews with survivors, families of the victims, and human rights advocates who argue that the state has failed to investigate or hold anyone accountable for the killings.
Since its release, the documentary has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with hashtags like #BloodParliament and #JusticeForJune25 trending across Kenyan platforms. Civil society groups are calling for an independent inquiry into the shootings, while international human rights organizations have urged the Kenyan government to uphold its obligations under domestic and international law.
The Kenyan National Police Service has yet to issue a formal response to the documentary’s findings. Government officials have also remained silent, despite mounting pressure from the public and advocacy groups.
Blood Parliament is available for streaming on BBC Africa’s YouTube channel and is expected to air on BBC World News in the coming weeks. As the nation grapples with the documentary’s revelations, many see it as a catalyst for renewed calls for justice and police reform in Kenya.
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