- Boniface Kariuki was shot in the head during protests in the CBD area of Nairobi two weeks ago
- Kenyans were optimistic and continued to pray for him to recover, but after preliminary reports about his health, the end seemed unavoidable
- News of his death has sparked strong emotions online, where some people demand a number of steps to be taken now that he is no longer there
Boniface Kariuki, a seller of a shot in the head by a police officer during the The procession of seeking the right of Albert Ojwang ‘, he has died.
Source: Twitter
The young boy found himself in the midst of police confrontation and protesters on June 17 has been on the living machines since that day.
News of Boniface Kariuki’s death was announced by the family through their spokesman, Emily Wanjira.
He revealed that the boy died today, Monday, June 30, at 9:15 a.m..
This was after confirmation earlier on Sunday, June 29, that doctors announced that he had died in the brain and was living with the help of a machine alone.
The news has left many Kenyans sad and without words to say, but they were still forced to mourn the boy while demanding justice be done.
Here are some of the feelings seen on the X network (formerly Twitter):
@Thekevinbett said:
“Rest in peace Boniface, the two officers must be held accountable for their act, killing him.”
@bungomaduke said:
“Let his soul rest in eternal peace.”
@Teraiona254 said:
“@Lawsocietyofke should help families get justice through the government for a very early life by a disciplinarian officer. This includes paying all medical expenses and burials. Otherwise, Makiw for the family of the deceased.”
@Nuskaren said:
“He died on the day he was shot … brain dying = death, he cannot feel pain or anything.”
@Cathy_Mutuku said:
“Boniface died a while, not today.”
@ras48879127 said:
“The spirit of Boniface Mwangi Rest in peace. ”
@Seinnaserian said:
“How cruel this is this cruel.
@Celsiusplus273 said:
“And let’s remember: he was in his business selling Band – he didn’t even participate in the protest when he was shot.
Boniface Kariuki: His journey from CBD to bed closet ICU
On June 17, during a Nairobi protest, Boniface Kariuki, a young seller, was shot directly in the head by a police officer.
He was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital, underwent brain surgery and placed on living machines in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Kariuki’s father, Johah Kariuki, explained bitterly how he found out about his son’s shooting as he continued to inform Kenyans of the cost of the hospital that was increasing daily.
In addition, he revealed that he lost KSh 200,000 donated by Kenyans through his account to assist in medical expenses after being deceived by frauds.
After the incident, police officers involved were arrested – Masinde and Kiprono officers were temporarily removed from the interdICTED and charges were charged against them.
The Boniface family announced on June 29 that doctors announced that he had died in the brain.
Charles Owino claims Boniface Kariuki insulted the officer
Earlier, in an interview on Citizen TV early on June 30, former police spokesman Charles Owino accused Boniface Kariuki of insulting an officer allegedly shooting him.
Owino claimed that if a person listening to the video carefully he would hear the insults that Kariuki abducted the officer, and defended the officer by saying he was an inexperienced young boy.
He also acknowledged that such actions were destroying the image of the police, saying that the officers should also be held accountable.
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