- Boniface Kariuki was shot during a June 17 protest against the death of blogger Albert Ojwang ‘
- The teenager was confirmed dead on Monday, June 30, after about two weeks in a special care room (ICU)
- A helpful comedian, Eric Omondi, met his father Kariuki after the death and shared his plan for the sad family
The comedian Eric Omondi He has relevant to Boniface Kariuki’s family.
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Kariuki was confirmed dead on Monday, June 30, after being shot during the The procession of June 17.
An anti -riot police officer shot him closely while citizens were protesting against Albert Ojwang’s death.
The incident was captured in the video, which showed how a seller of the Bands fell to the ground after being shot in the head.

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Monday, June 30 at nine o’clock and fifteen minutes in the afternoon, Yes the day and hour of Kariuki’s death, who was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
Eric Omondi’s generosity to the Boniface Kariuki family
After his death was officially announced, Eric Omondi met his father Kariuki, Jonah Kariuki.
He assured the deceased’s family that he would help and support them.
“We will have them. We will mourn and comfort the family. We will pray with them and walk with them. We will remember him as a hero and save his name, ” Said Eric.
In the video he uploaded, he wrote:
“I comforted the father and family of Boniface Kariuki. We will pray with them and comfort them. We will continue to remember his name.”
Kenyans’ views on Kariuki’s death
@gachugu_maggy:
“We will forever remember our Kenyan hero Boniface Kariuki.”
@successgetrude:
“Let us do this, no one else will do, and not the killers.”
@wachera_RINGA:
“It is very sad. God comforts the family.”
@mmbone3784:
“This young man died the same day when he was shot, these were just a coverage. Very polite for family and friends, his soul rest in eternal peace.”
@kavokia:
“Eric is the only person who comes out to every victim. Where is Hanifa?”
@miss_j_adorable:
“Of course, the government and KNH would have to pay bills and handle the funeral. Keeping the dead person in the ICU for a long time so if they know he is dead, it is not fair.”
@francismsniper31:
“We will be there to celebrate his life. A young boy has left very early.”
What you should know about Boniface Kariuki
- Kariuki’s father narrated how he found out about his son’s shooting while informing Kenyans about hospital bills.
- He revealed that KSh 200,000 donated by donors to help pay for medical expenses were stolen from his account.
- After the shooting, responsible officers were arrested, and ordinary soldiers Masinde and Kiprono were temporarily removed and charged.
- On Sunday, June 29, the Boniface family announced that doctors had announced that he had died in the brain.
What did Charles Owino say about Boniface Kariuki’s death?
Meanwhile, former police spokesman Charles Owino angered Kenyans to His offensive remarks about Kariuki.
Owino defended the police and warned against showing police officers as weak, even in dangerous situations.
He claimed that Kariuki had disrespecting the officer for insults, which he referred to as a catalyst for the incident.
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