Emmanuel Giggs Tata's relatives are calling for justice, saying he collapsed after a tear gas canister landed next to him during the demonstrations on Tuesday.
Thousands turned up in Mombasa County, with the support of their governor, while boda boda riders and mama mbogas joined the action in Kwale, while the youth in Garissa also held protest, voicing key concerns about the bill.
Digital activism enabled fast mobilisation of support, bridged gaps between diverse groups, and it has brought attention to pressing issues in real-time.
The demonstrators, predominantly young people, voiced strong opposition to the bill, calling for its complete overhaul and the initiation of a new public participation process.