An unidentified man has set himself ablaze in Mombasa City’s Central Business District, in a bid to protest against high cost of living in Kenya.
According to reports, the incident happened recently and a video captured by an onlooker reveals passersby stopping to watch in awe as the man in black standing on top of a concrete block sets himself on fire.
The crowd gasped as the man shouted and fell to the ground, still burning.
The man was later rushed to Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. While talking to reporters, Mombasa County Chief Fire Officer, Ibrahim Basafir, stated that the man sustained serious burn injuries, but was alive and receiving treatment.
In the video, the man was seen pouring a flammable substance on his body before lighting himself. Some onlookers attempted to stop him and begged him to reconsider his decision while some assured him that all would be well.
A police officer based in Mombasa confirmed to reporters that the man had indeed set himself on fire. He said: “We have already rushed him to Coast General Hospital where he is receiving treatment.” He added that police officers have not questioned him on what prompted him to take the drastic action.
He told the eyewitnesses he was protesting against the high cost of living and the 2022 “stolen” presidential election, where opposition leader, Raila Odinga, lost to President William Ruto. Ruto’s victory was upheld in court and Odinga’s claims of irregularities were dismissed.
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