The police officer who lost his arms during the Occupy Parliament protests has spoken about how his life has changed after the incident.
In an interview with Citizen TV, Chief Inspector David Maina, narrated the horrific incident in the Nairobi business district.
The police officer was with his colleagues when he detonated a tear gas canister.
Maina delayed releasing it, leading to it exploding in his hands.
Maina, who is married with three children, says his life will now change.
He was fully dependent on his police salary to fend for his family.
“It was a sad day that this happened, as we were trying to ensure calmness in Nairobi. It has changed my life a lot because there are many things that I won’t be able to do and I also don’t know what I will tell my kids about this, they will be very shocked,” he said.
Doctors at Nairobi West Hospital where Maina is admitted said the officer needs prosthetic arms to help him have a semblance of normality.
The hospital’s senior doctor Prakash Sain said the officer’s injuries were serious.
He revealed no advanced treatment or surgery could undo the damage.
“He had lost both his hands, the primary treatment has been done but with the kind of injury he has, there is no surgery or treatment which can heal him now,” Prakash added.
On Thursday, June 20 Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua visited Maina at the hospital to comfort him.
The CS assured him of government and personal support.
Mutua in a series of photos and videos is seen looking sad and teary as he interacted with the injured officer.
