Grief and sadness have enveloped Unjiru village, Mathira, Nyeri county, as a young boy is laid to rest.
Kennedy Maina, a Form 4 student, was interred in a heartfelt ceremony attended by sorrowful friends and family. How old was Maina? The young boy was reportedly shot in the abdomen during the anti-government protests in Karatina.
The 18-year-old boy was heading home from school when he was caught in the tumultuous protests. “I am deeply saddened by the incident that took away Maina’s valuable and promising life.
He was completely innocent. Leaving school for home. We were constantly at the hospital seeking treatment after he was shot, but he has ultimately passed away. I urge the government to investigate this situation and provide us with justice.
Why would a police officer shoot a young boy in a school uniform? It is unbearable,” Maina’s uncle, David, stated. When was Maina shot? Maina, who was shot on July 16, had been receiving medical treatment for his wound while fluctuating between hospital visits.
His demise after five months was due to severe bleeding and infection, leaving his family devastated. “We are in agony over the loss of such a young child. His life has been unfairly shortened.
He had a brilliant future and great aspirations ahead,” a relative expressed. Human rights advocate Hussein Khalid remarked that Maina died a silent hero, asserting that he would ensure the family received justice.
Kenyans console Maina’s family Social media users expressed their sympathy for the grieving family by sharing their condolences in the comment section.
catherinecarter7600: “May God give you strength during this challenging period. ”
christinea6617: “This is extremely painful. My condolences to the family and friends. “
antonymwangangi7772: “So sad. ” Proverbs1-31: “Romans 12:19 for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the LORD. ”
pierre5539: “Rest in Peace, bro. I’ll miss you dearly. “
