- A sad video from a June 17 protest showed a vendor shot in the head by a police officer, which sparked anger across the country
- Eric Omondi replied by calling for silent protests wearing a barn, urging Kenyans to unite and identify the injured vendor
- As Eric’s delegation spread, Kenyans locally and abroad were emotionally touched, with some suggesting a major name for the protest
The comedian who turned into an activist, Eric Omondihe has joined a call for justice to be done after a vendor was shot in the head by police during a protest in Nairobi.
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A tragic incident occurred on June 17, when Kenyans appeared on the road claiming X -net network, Albert Ojwang, who died in a chaotic manner in the hands of police.
What started like The procession The peace turned into chaos after the hooligans allegedly joined the crowd.
The tragic incident captured in the video shows two anti -violent police officers shooting and shooting a man believed to be a vendor who was selling the barn to the protesters.
Friday Mask is a national silent campaign proposed by comedian and activist Eric Omondi, as a way to commemorate the victims of police brutality and demand accountability from the government.
He suggested on Friday, June 20, be called a “mask Friday”, and urged Kenyans across the country to wear a gaze as a symbol of solidarity and peace opposition.
“Yesterday, our brother was shot closely in the middle of the afternoon by a police officer. He was a vendor, he was not armed. He was just struggling to make a living,” Eric wrote.
He encouraged Kenyans, wherever they are or whatever they do, to wear a barrier to show solidarity against police violence.
He focused on the unity of the people, saying that the number of Kenyans is higher than that of police officers:
“We are 56 million Kenyans, and the police officers do not exceed 30,000. We must get to the point where it is enough.”
Eric also called on the public to introduce him to their photos wearing selfies, promising to publish them again as part of the movement.
In addition, he issued a stern warning to the police:
“For Kenyan police, the vendor will be the last one to be brutally murdered in the afternoon.”
In emphasizing his message, Eric shared a video showing the market mothers, boda boda and other ordinary citizens wearing pads, all quietly opposed to police brutality.
Some comments from users of social networks:
Damaris of Dama Spares Original:
“Even I have a mask already.”
Lucia Njeri:
“Of course, we must wear a black mask.”
Qatar Official:
“Even with the gulf we will wear a mask on Friday.”
Hellen Nick:
“The pain in Erick’s voice touches.”
Bob’s Nyaruiru:
“We’ll dress. Living in Kenya is shocking.”
JOSS MURII:
“Just be Black Mask Friday.”
Maggie Wambui:
“Even people abroad we will wear a mask. Black Mask Friday.”
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