Just after the demise of the slain mask vendor, with his family confirming the tragic loss, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi took to social media to pen what can be termed a cryptic and emotionally charged message mourning the death of the young soul.
In his statement posted on Monday, June 30, 2025, he painted a harrowing image of the final moments that led to Boniface Kariuki’s death.
“The slain youth, cornered, alone, shivering and traumatised by the deafening sound of bullets and tear gas at close range, was approached by police, who aimed directly at his head and shot him in full view of cameras. The officer responsible remains free,” Amisi stated.
“The government police walked to you in a corner alone, shivering and traumatised at the loud sound of bullets and teargas at close range, went straight and aimed at your head, shot you in full glare of cameras, and that police are still walking free.” He added.
He described Boniface’s only mistake as being jobless and caught up on the streets, hiding from the chaos that erupted during protests. Protests that were called in response to the death of another youth — one who had been strangled while in police custody. His only fault, according to the statement, was trying to make a living through blogging and accidentally mentioning a police boss deemed untouchable.
The message was a sharp reflection on the state of justice in the country, noting that Africa kills her son, and Kenya kills her children. It carried with it a heavy tone of resignation and frustration, suggesting that the family should not expect any form of apology from the government.
As they wait for the promised two million shillings to cover burial expenses, as it was in the case of Albert Ojwang, he offered his own apology — not as a government official, but as a citizen who almost died on the streets while fighting for the same cause.
“To the family, don’t expect any apology from Ruto and his government; but as you await Ksh 2m for burial, please accept my apology as a citizen who almost died on the streets fighting for the same cause, as this may be the only such sincere apology you might receive.” He finished.
The message closed with a heartfelt prayer, asking for the soul of Boniface Kariuki to rest in peace and for the Almighty Father, Maker of Heaven and Earth, to cover all the youth of Kenya with the blood of Jesus.
His death
This comes on the heels of Boniface Mwangi’s father confirming the death of the mask vendor at KNH while he was undergoing treatment.
The family, while also speaking to the media following the demise of Boniface, also pleaded for justice to be served.
