- A Kenyan truck driver, Edwin Njunguna, was killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo during his first trip to deliver various goods
- The Long Distance Drivers Association confirmed the repatriation of his body days after a public appeal from his family
- A section of Kenyans wrote emotional messages of mourning, expressing concern about the security situation in DR Congo
The body of a Kenyan truck driver who was killed in Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has arrived in the country.
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Edwin Njunguna, who was on his first trip to the DRC, was brutally murdered shortly after sending a terrifying message to his family.
Why was Edwin Njunguna killed?
He explained that his truck broke down in a dangerous area and that armed men almost attacked and robbed him.
Congolese army officers rescued him from the attackers but later left him to face his death.
Njunguna’s body was found by fellow Kenyan drivers having already started to rot in the forest.
The body arrived in Kenya on Sunday, April 19, following his family’s request for the government to intervene.
The Kenya Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association revealed that the body will be kept at a facility in Bungoma while the family prepares for the funeral.
“May his soul rest in peace, and may his family find strength in this difficult period,” the drivers added.
The arrival of the body caused grief in the country, causing strong reactions from some Kenyans.
How did Kenyans respond to Edwin Njunguna’s murder?
Arthur Amug Osiya, Bungoma county gubernatorial candidate, said he visited the Njunguna family in Malaba to offer his condolences following the sudden death of their son.
“I stood in solidarity with the family of the late Edwin Njuguna as we paid tribute to his life. A resident of Malaba, he suffered a tragic and sudden death at the hands of rebels in eastern DRC, a painful reminder of the lack of security that affects innocent citizens outside our borders. We shared the family’s grief, offered condolences, and reflected on the value of peace, security, and the protection of human life,” he said.
Joe Nyamu “The driver deserves the honors of the presidency…he has gone far to bring our Njunguna home…that is just courage.”
Evans Muthoka “Makiwa. May God rest his soul in heaven.”
Makhan Edu “My condolences to the family and friends; God give them strength in this difficult time.”
Steve Kim “So sad…sorry to the family for the loss of their loved one…may his soul rest in peace.”
Nyarari Ya Limuru “I wish he would get rid of that car and just go for his life and save his family from pain.”
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Did the DRC official abuse the Kenyan drivers?
In related news, a video showed a drunken police officer confronting Kenyan truck drivers stuck in traffic.
The officer demanded the documents, saying that he had the authority to give them permission to enter the area.
The incident comes amid concerns from long-distance drivers about ongoing abuse, beatings, and violence during their transport journeys.
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