Derrick Machanje, a 22-year-old student at Sigalagala National Polytechnic, was reportedly shot dead during the Fuel protests in Kakamega town. [Courtesy]

Derrick Machanja joined Sigalagala National Polytechnic with big dreams. He dreamt of securing a job and building a big house for his single mother, Rodah Shatsira.

Those dreams were shattered after he was shot dead by a policeman in the streets of Kakamega during the Monday countrywide protests against high fuel costs.

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