Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - The father Boniface Kariuki, the 22-year-old hawker who was shot by an anti-riot police officer in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, has expressed deep frustration and heartbreak over the incident.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday morning, he revealed that
he learnt of his son’s shooting through social media and later confirmed the
news via a phone call from his son’s friend at around 8 p.m.
“I saw a photo online but wasn’t sure it was him until I got
a call confirming it.”
“When I watched the video of him being shot, I was
devastated,” said the emotional father.
Kariuki, the firstborn in a family of four, was reportedly
conducting his usual business of selling masks and beauty items when the
incident occurred.
His father abandoned his journey home and rushed to Kenyatta
National Hospital (KNH) after learning of the shooting.
Contrary to circulating rumors, the father clarified that
Boniface is alive and underwent surgery on Tuesday night.
“I saw him in the ICU, unconscious but alive. He was on
oxygen, and his heart was still beating,” he shared, expressing cautious hope
for recovery.
Boniface was shot in the neck on Moi Avenue during protests
demanding the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.
Viral footage captured the moment two officers assaulted
him, before one drew his weapon and fired.
The National Police Service confirmed the officer
responsible has since been arrested, pending further investigation.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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