Heartbreak of mother after identifying sons’ body amid protests

Elsewhere, Kenyans of goodwill have so far raised over Sh24 million towards supporting victims of police brutality during the deadly anti-Finance Bill 2024.

The donations are being contributed via M changa, surpassing a set target of sh10m.

If you want to support here are the details: PayBill: 891300 and Account: INJURED or via USSD *483*57*100386#.

The first recorded victims of the anti tax protests were Rex Masai, 29 and Evans Kiratu, 21. Their families have received sh1million each from the fund. 

Rex was fatally shot on June 20 in Nairobi CBD around 730PM. Evans died the following day, succumbing to his injuries from a teargas that was lobbed on his groin. He died while receiving treatment in a Nairobi hospital.

Another young Kenyan named Ian, who was shot 3 times on his back will receive a similar amount.

Human rights groups have issued public statements calling for justice while providing information that alleges that most injuries are from gunshot wounds.

A five year old boy was  shot dead in Ongata Rongai on Thursday evening.