In Summary
- Kenyans Mourn Rex Kanyike who succumbed to gun shot wounds
- Thousands of Gen Z flooded CBD
- Police Accused of using unjustifiable force
Kenyans have taken to social media mourning Rex Kanyike Masai who was allegedly shot by an unidentified police officer during a protest against the Finance Bill 2024 in Nairobi CBD
The devastating news was shared by activist Boniface Mwangi and social media personality Francis Gaitho
According to Activist Boniface Mwangi Rex Kanyike was unarmed and only had his identification card
‘’In Rex Kanyike’s pocket were his Identification Card, and phone. He wasn’t armed. He knew that Kenya Police harasses any young person who walks around without an ID. ‘’ Partially Read His X post
Rex Kanyike was declared dead at 7.38pm
’One bystander came to the rescue and helped carry Kanyike who was bleeding profusely. He was declared dead on arrival at the hospital that was only a few metres away from the scene of the shooting. His friend Alex says the hospital didn’t even want to open the doors because they thought it was protestors being chased by the police. They took their time. He was shot around 7:00 pm and declared dead at 7:38 pm.’’ Further read His X post
READ also: Gen Z Leads The Charge Against Finance Bill 2024
Kenyans share condolence messages
‘’This is cruel and inhumane. The barbaric Kenya Police have murdered Rex Kanyike Masai, but he rests a hero and leaves a legacy of courage. We demand #Justice4RexKanyike. His death must not be in vain. Freedom Fighters: prepare for the Mother of All Battles’’ Wrote Miguna Miguna On X
‘’The law is clear: power belongs to the people, and they can choose to exercise it directly without relying on corrupt elected leaders. Justice for Rex Kanyike MasaI’’ Wrote a different X user
The ‘Occupy Parliament’ movement intensified yesterday following amendments to the Finance Bill, addressing contentious tax proposals, including removing the proposed 16% VAT on essential items
