The victims were identified as Dennis Omondo and Tonny Opudo.
The riders are said to have been shot during demonstrations along the Busia-Kisumu highway, where fellow bodaboda operators had taken to the streets to protest the confiscation of 27 motorcycles by law enforcement officers.
What began as a protest over the seized motorcycles quickly escalated into a tense standoff.
Riders blocked sections of the busy highway as they demanded the release of the impounded bikes.
Dennis Omondi
It was during this confrontation that the two men were reportedly shot on different days, Sunday and Monday.
Witnesses and people who knew the victims described a sudden and tragic turn of events.
One of the riders was said to have been going about his normal morning routine, planning only to buy breakfast, before he was caught up in the unfolding chaos.
Another account from a medical facility indicated that one of the injured men was rushed to hospital in critical condition.
He was reportedly bleeding heavily upon arrival before later succumbing to his injuries.
Tonny Opudo
The families of the deceased are now left devastated, speaking of deep grief and anger over the loss.
They say the two young men had promising futures ahead, including ambitions of supporting their parents and improving their lives through their work in the transport sector.
Some relatives are now demanding justice and accountability.
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