After visiting the family of slain mask seller Boniface Kariuki on Tuesday, July 1, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka stated that the opposition has deployed their lawyers to help the family seek justice over the murder of their kin during protests in Nairobi.
Speaking after visiting the family in Githurai, Kalonzo said that they have already instructed their lawyers, together with their newly launched commission, the People’s Restorative Justice Commission, in which Justin Muturi is one of the commissioners.
The commission, responsible for seeking justice for the people, will be instrumental in pursuing justice for Boniface Kariuki, who was shot by police at close range.
“Sisi tunasimama na familia hii, na tayari tumeamrisha mawakili wetu pamoja na ile tume tulianzisha juzi ikiongozwa na JB Muturi kuhakikisha kwamba tutaregeshea waathiriwa wa uongozi mbaya wa Kenya kwanza heshima yao,” Kalonzo said.
DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, who was in the company of Kalonzo, also echoed the same sentiments. They assured the family of their full support, stating that he, together with Kalonzo, Martha Karua, and advocate Ndegwa Njiru, will join hands with the family in going to court and demanding justice for Boniface Kariuki.
“Lakini kwa niaba ya familia sisi, tukiwa na mheshimiwa Kalonzo, mheshimiwa Karua na Wakili Ndegwa Njiru, tutashikana na familia hii kwenda mahakamani kutafuta haki kwa bana Boniface Mwangi,” Wamalwa said.
Kariuki’s death
Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old mask vendor, died on June 30, 2025, at 3:15 p.m. at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi after being shot in the head at close range by a police officer on June 17, 2025, during protests in Nairobi’s CBD. The protests were in response to the death in custody of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang.
Kariuki was admitted to the ICU, underwent multiple surgeries, and was declared brain-dead on June 29, 2025, with bullet fragments reportedly still lodged in his brain. His family confirmed his death the following day, sparking widespread outrage over police brutality.
Kariuki’s family faced a hospital bill of approximately Ksh3.5 million, though Health CS Aden Duale claimed it was Ksh815,805, which the Ministry of Health later waived. The family, led by Kariuki’s father, Jonah Kariuki, appealed for public support to cover costs and demanded justice.
