Kenyans mourn anti-tax protestor shot dead on his birthday

A young man who died on June 25th, 2024, was buried on Saturday, as mourners noted the poignant coincidence that he died and was buried on his birthday.

Wilson Wekesa Sitati, who turned 22 on June 25th, 2024, tragically lost his life after participating in anti-tax protests.

The eulogy described him as the third-born in his family, who had a passion for football. “He was a student at Olympic Technical Institute in Kibera, studying electrical engineering,” it read.

He died after a day of violent clashes between Kenyans and anti-riot police.

Wilson was laid to rest in his hometown of Kimilili, where hundreds attended the funeral, demanding justice for his death.