Mourners during the burial of Boniface Kariuki. July,11,2025/Dennis Ochieng
Emotions ran high Wednesday during the burial of Boniface Kariuki, the mask vendor shot by police during the June 25 protests.
The event in Murang'a was attended by family, friends, and relatives.
Kariuki’s family shared heartfelt tributes, remembering him as a hardworking, kind-hearted young man who met his death while going about his normal duties.
“It has been very difficult for us, but with God we know we are going to win,” said a family member even as they called for justice.
“It was painful, we do not want to discuss more about how he was robbed of his life.”
Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accompanied by other leaders, attended the burial of the late Boniface Kariuki.
Boniface Kariuki's father during his burial. July 11, 2025/Dennis Ochieng
Kariuki was shot at close range by a police officer during the June 17 protests in Nairobi. He was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital and admitted to the ICU, but succumbed to his injuries on June 30 at 3:15 p.m.
Mourners at the burial of Boniface Kariuki.July,11,2025/Dennis Ochieng
Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and other leaders pay their last respects to Boniface Kariuki. July 11, 2025/Dennis Ochieng
A sad mourner reads the eulogy at the burial. July 11, 2025/Dennis Ochieng
