Casket bearing remains of Rex Kanyike Masai during his burial ceremony at Kamuthanga Secondary School in Machakos County on July 5, 2024. [John Muia, Standard]
When Rex Masai was gunned down on June 20, last year, the outrage, determination, and resistance surged with renewed force.
His killing by police marked a watershed moment for the Gen Z movement, a turning point that stirred deep emotions and ignited even greater resolve among protesters.
