Human rights activist, lawyer and Executive Director of VOCAL Africa. Working to empower communities to understand and defend their rights across Africa
The pain of a mother saying goodbye to her son Shujaa Evans Kiratu who was killed in the
#RejectFinanceBill2024
protests. Presently, Shujaa Evans' body is on the way to his rural home for burial today.
Join me in wishing this son of Kenya, a true patriot, a courageous man and a brother to me - Boniface Mwangi, the happiest of birthdays.
Boni, the sweat of your work has liberated this country and saved many from violations, injustices and above all, bad governance.
May you
Shujaa Evans Kiratu has been buried at his rural home in Karambaini village in Kiambu County. He was laid to rest in the afternoon. We also handed over the flag of Kenya to the mother and small brother. Rest in Power Shujaa Evans.
Diana Keya (in grey top) is the heroine who brought the nations's attention to the Kware pit. She is looking for her sister, 26 years Josephine Mlongo (in red top), who has been missing since 26th June. The search efforts led her to the pit where the bodies were discovered.
Results of 5 postmortems undertaken on the fallen comrades at city mortuary are out. They are as follows (please note we have families' approval to share results):
I'm still at various morgues helping families of departed comrades. The grief of a mother losing a son is just...so sad. One mother just confirmed the body of her son today. The thought that all this was needless makes it more painful 😔😔😔
Evans Kiratu, 21 years old, died after suffering blunt trauma to the pelvic, abdominal and chest areas. We finished the postmortem yesterday and cleared with KNH hospital late today. Family has confirmed he will be buried tomorrow at 11am at his rural home in Karambaini, Kiambu.
Presently at the burial of Shujaa David Chege in Mang'u village, Kiambu County. Draped his coffin with the Kenyan flag and presented another flag to the mother. Forever in our hearts ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Just learnt of the death of Shujaa Abdikadir today. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun. He was shot during the first maandamano. I visited him last week and he was full of life despite lying paralysed with a bullet in his body. Another comrade lost. Burial is tomorrow.
This girl
@Honeyfarsafi
is a super woman. She has set the standards of public resource management and accountability. She is doing tremendous work supporting families of fallen and injured comrades. A modern day Mau Mau heroine 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Boys from Kware have escorted the bodies all the way to the city mortuary. They're saying they want to ensure no evidence is lost and no attempts to cover up as they do not trust the police. The identification exercise and postmortem to commence on Monday.
Thank you
@citizentvkenya
for sharing this. Acting IG Kanja of
@NPSOfficial_KE
, can you please hold a press conference and explain to Kenyans why your officers have not arrested these individuals who are clearly armed and dangerous?
Just attended the emotional burial of 16 year old Shujaa Kelvin Odhiambo Maina at Lang'ata cemetery. The burial was attended by family, friends and teachers of Kelvin. We draped his coffin with the Kenyan flag and gave another flag to the mother.
Presently in Mukuru kwa Njenga assisting with the recovery of bodies. So far four have been retrieved. Local divers are saying there are more in the pit. Sad sad scenes.
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For those that have left us, your death will not be in vain. For those missing, we shall reunite. For those injured, your scars shall forever remain the marks of liberation. When they think we're down, we rise stronger, together! Viva Comrades Viva ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Spent day at morgue and can confirm identification and postmortem of bodies has commenced. Also coordinated with
@mukuru_cjc
and local boys to receive 2 more bodies at the morgue. Local boys said they've never seen the suspected killer presented by
@DCI_Kenya
in their locality.
At the funeral, together with
@bonifacemwangi
,
@yasahkym
and other comrades, we ensured Shujaa Rex's coffin was draped in the Kenyan flag as we demanded justice for Rex
Today, together with
@Honeyfarsafi
and
@bonifacemwangi
, we attended the burial of Shujaa Andrew Kelvin Mwawasi at Lang'ata cemetery, Nairobi. We draped his coffin with the flag of Kenya and also handed another flag to the brother. Rest in Power Comrade...✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
We have picked the body of Shujaa Evans Kiratu for burial today at his rural home in Kiambu County today in a few hours from now. Shujaa Evans was much loved by his family and friends as emotions are running so high.
#GoneTooSoon
.
Presently at Kariakor cemetery for the burial of 24 years old Shujaa Abdikadir, who died yesterday after succumbing to a bullet injury. His burial is being attended by hundreds of grief-stricken family members and friends. He was the only child and leaves behind his Mum 😢😢😢
Ibrahim Kamau Wanjiku, 19 years old, was shot twice in the neck in quick succession. The bullets were fired on the right and exited on the left side of the neck. We did the postmortem and released the body to the family. They confirmed burial is tomorrow after Friday prayers.
Acting IG Kanja, after your statement on the Kware bodies, can you also come out clearly on what you intend to do with the killer cops who murdered our youth in the protests? The number of those killed is now approaching 50 and not a single killer cop has been apprehended.
We have buried Shujaa Ibrahim Kamau Wanjiku. His burial was attended by hundreds of youth who were peaceful and had nothing but praises for their departed colleague. We also handed over the flag of Kenya to the mother. From Allah we come from and to Him is our return.
Let's not get carried away. Our fallen shujaa comrades are 6 feet under and their killers are still walking scot-free. Those killer cops should be next in line - to be arrested and charged in court
@WMutunga
@Honeyfarsafi
@bonifacemwangi
@yasahkym
24 years old Abdikadir was laid to rest 4 days ago. He was the only child. Father died a few years ago which means Mum is now all alone. The killer cop who shot and killed him is still walking scot-free.
@WilliamsRuto
has done nothing to bring him to justice.
#ArrestKillerCops
We're at City Mortuary today also to support families of fallen comrades with postmortems of 3 as follows:
1. Shujaa Kevin Odhiambo Maina
2. Shujaa Wilson Sitati
3. Shujaa Kennedy Njeru
After this, we proceed to Rongai for the postmortem of 12 years old Kennedy Onyango.
At the burial of 12 years old Shujaa Kennedy Onyango, Mama Kennedy pleads for assistance after a court order halted the burial of her son in Rusinga, Homa Bay County. Body presently lying at Kirindo mortuary in Mbita.
We've been joined at Rongai by
@Honeyfarsafi
for the postmortem of 12 year old Shujaa Kennedy Onyango. The mother and father of Shujaa Kennedy are also here.
Happening at the Mashujaaz Concert at Uhuru Park with
@yasahkym
. Celebrating our fallen comrades, our mau mau, our heroes and sheroes, remembering those still missing, those injured...one love...✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Quite overwhelming scenes at the city mortuary. Families of victims overcome by so much grief 😔😔😔 So far, 6 confirmed dead at city mortuary, 3 in Mombasa. Dark day in the history of our nation.
@WMutunga
@Honeyfarsafi
@bonifacemwangi
The blood of Rex will water the tree of democracy, civil liberties and human rights in this country.
Handed over the flag of Kenya to Shujaa Rex's Mum and Dad.
#JusticeForRex
Why is it so hard for the President and other politicians to believe that GenZ are a woke and fearless generation? They don't need to be told what to do or be funded by anyone. They just want a bright future for Kenya. Fullstop. Is that so hard to believe?
Presently at Kenyatta Hospital in solidarity with the family of Abdikadir who passed away after succumbing to a bullet injury. Being a Muslim, he must be buried as soon as possible but at the moment, Pangani Police Station is refusing to issue an OB thus delaying everything.
The mother of 12 year old Shujaa Kennedy Onyango distraught upon receiving the postmortem report of her late son. It's so painful for a mother to lose such a young life through the bullet 😥😥
Here is the story of the good samariatan boda boda guy who helped 19 years old Daniel Mwaura...he says after the boy was shot in the stomach and his insides were showing, he sought assistance from police but police chased him away. Hiyo ndio utumishi kwa wote?!
Someone was shot in the stomach and his organs almost came out. Man, talk about grace. He needs blood Samuel Mutisya is a walking miracle.
@husskhalid
Which hospital is he in for blood donation?
Watu wangu wa power, leo ndio ile siku. Right to protest is a constitutional guarantee. No one, no group, no government can take that away. Tukutane CBD ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Happening right now at
#OccupyMOH
. Medical interns demanding to be posted as per the 2017 CBA. This follows a backlog of 2 years without posting. We stand in solidarity with the medical interns and all doctors countrywide.
Presently in Kamuthanga, Machakos County, for the burial of Rex Masai who was the first victim killed in the
#RejectFinanceBill2024
protests. We join family and friends in demanding for justice.
Fun moment with a comrade today at the hospital - Tobias is nursing a gun shot injury kwa thigh but ako in high spirits. Alitupea mistari freestyle. He requested us to ask Kenyans to follow him on tik tok
@tobious
.fun.base. He's at 10K followers. Can we get him to at least 50K?
When
@WilliamsRuto
and other politicians insist that GenZ revolution is funded, they assume everyone is like Kenyan politicians who bribe people to attend their rallies and demonstrations. GenZs are organic, they do it for their country...tribeless, partyless and fearless. ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Received this request from the boys retrieving bodies from Kware, Mukuru kwa Njenga. Together with
@mukuru_cjc
and a team of councillors, we are organising for the boys to be counselled.
First, they teargassed our journalists. Then, they shot at our journalists. Today, they've abducted our journalists. What will they do to our journalists tomorrow?
Article 34 of the Constitution guarantees freedom of the media. Media freedom is non negotiable.
Joined by
@bonifacemwangi
at city mortuary for the post mortem of Ibrahim kamau wanjiku who will be buried today. He will be the first murdered victim of the protests to be buried.
#rejectfinancebill2024
.
Today, we laid to rest 16 years old Shujaa Kelvin Odhiambo Maina at Lang'ata Cemetery, Nairobi. This is the sad story of his untimely demise.
@bonifacemwangi
@Honeyfarsafi
#Today
Sunday 23rd April, I was in Shakahola, Malindi today again following up on the rescue and exhumation of bodies. Today the
@DCI
exhumed 18 more bodies in shallow mass graves bringing the total of those exhumed so far to 39. Adding plus the 8 that were found before being
As you wake up to spend your day and plan the week, remember the killer cops who killed Rex and almost 60 others in the protests are still out there.
@WilliamsRuto
has done nothing to bring them to justice. It's police impunity of the highest order.
#ArrestKillerCops
Following complaints of injured comrades at Kenyatta Hospital, today with
@Honeyfarsafi
we spent the afternoon visiting those at the hospital and organised to sort their bills. We met over 10 comrades nursing various injuries including gun shot wounds. Wishing them quick recovery
In Rongai, family of 12 year old Shujaa Kennedy Onyango requested for counselling. We appeal to any individual(s) or group(s) of psychologists wiling to offer pro bono services to kindly contact
@Honeyfarsafi
,
@bonifacemwangi
or myself to connect you with the family. Please 🙏🏽
Result 1 of 5
Name: Erickson Kyalo Mutisya
Age: 26 Years
From: Machakos County, Mutituni
Case: DCI Central, Nairobi
Body found: CBD, 25th June
Cause of death: Massive haemorrhage (over bleeding), chest injury due to single gunshot wound
I don't understand why
@WilliamsRuto
doesn't ĺisten. He's given a perfect opportunity to fix things but chooses to remain defiant. Then he and his sycophants will blame GenZs and call them anarchists. Nkt!
Acting IG of police Kanja, now that we've confirmed you have absolutely no power to ban constitutional rights, can we now discuss your real work like arresting murderers? When are you issuing a statement on the arrest of killer cops? I can help you draft it!!
#ArrestKillerCops
Results of 3 postmortems undertaken on the fallen comrades at city mortuary today are out. They are as follows (please note we have families' consent to share results):
Result 3 of 5
Name: Beasley Kogi
Age: 22 Years
From: Gatarakwa, Laikipia
Case: DCI Central, Nairobi
Body found: CBD, 25th June
Cause of death: Head and chest injuries due to blunt force trauma
Completely squandered the chance to narrow the gap with youth and unite the nation. Instead, he chose the hardline stance, promising crackdown and harder economic times ahead. Not even an acknowledgement of the number of those who died. Smh.
Result 2 of 5
Name: David Chege
Age: 39 Years
From: Ngenda, Thika, Kiambu County
Case: DCI Central, Nairobi
Body found: CBD, 25th June
Cause of death: Severe cerebral (head) injuries due to gunshots.
Presently at City Mortuary. Ensured postmortem for 5 mashujaas killed in the protests has started. The 5 are:
1. Shujaa Ericson Kyalo Musembi
2. Shujaa David Chege
3. Shujaa Beasley Kogi
4. Shujaa Kelvin Mawasi
5. Shujaa Matthew Njoroge
Next we proceed to Shujaa Ibrahim's burial
Result 4 of 5
Name: Kelvin Andrew Mwawasi
Age: 36 Years
From: Taita Taveta County
Case : DCI Kasarani
Body found: Kenya Mpya Stage, Githurai, 26th June
Cause of death: Head injuries due to songle gunshot wound to the head
At the city mortuary today, we were to perform autopsies of 3 families killed by shootings (2 from Kitengela and 1 from Mlollongo). However, pathologists have prioritised Kware bodies and pushed protest bodies to Monday. We continue to be vigilant to ensure no evidence is lost.
Here at the City Mortuary with the family and friends of Rex Masai, who was killed by a rogue policeman.
Everything is set for the post-mortem. IPOA is here, the pathologist is ready, and we are just waiting for the police to arrive.
#JusticeForRex
Presently in Rongai, Kajiado County following up on the fatal shooting of 12 year old Kennedy Onyango. Met with the mother who is still shaken and tearful 😥. We have confirmed postmortem will be undertaken on Monday 1st July.
Things we've dared for the sake of human rights in this country... Cheki hao makarao wengine venye wanangoja kuona vile kutaenda. Being a human rights defender is no child's play...courtesy of
@bonifacemwangi
Updates on the Mombasa Mashujaa Concert
Absolutely disappointing that leaders and those in authority to make decisions in Mombasa regarding the concert are passing the buck and not committing to approve. Mombasa does not belong to Mombasans. Shame!
Excellent job
@Honeyfarsafi
. I was with families of some of the beneficiaries of mchanga payments today. They confirmed receipt of the funds. These include mothers of Shujaas Evans and Ibrahim who were both burried today. Keep up the good work. You're making all Kenyans proud. 🙏🏽
Hello guys. Long long day but fruitful.
1:Every patient at Nairobi west hospital is being catered for and I’m in communication with the finance department anyone from the protest will be charged from mchanga.
2:KNH. We transferred one person from there to Nairobi west since
Just finished the afternoon in Mukuru kwa Njenga with
@QMamake15895
,
@VOCALAfrica_
and
@mukuru_cjc
undertaking counselling sessions for local youth who are involved in the retrieval of bodies at the Kware dumpsite. Key issues have come out that require action.
Held a press conference today in Mombasa together with
@HakiAfrica
,
@Huria_KE
,
@yesrac
and
@rwrc
to demand justice for victims of police killings. Asked religious leaders to stand firm in calling for arrest of killer cops before dialogue.
The least we can do to the families of the fallen comrades is stand with them and share love. We feel their pain and assure them of our continued comradeship. We can never replace what they've lost but we will be there for them when they need us.
@Honeyfarsafi
@bonifacemwangi
This is our response to opposition leaders eyeing to join the government - if you do so, you will be traitors to democracy, traitors to GenZs and traitors to all Kenyans.
This is the Revolution! When we lose our fear, they lose their power! Kudos to GenZ for taking back Kenya - bit by bit, step by step. Aluta Continua...✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Ati 6 people died? Ati 6? Those are the bodies only at city mortuary. Kuna bodies at KNH, Githurai, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, etc. Kuwa serious
@WilliamsRuto
. Stop the lies. Tomorrow we do it for our fallen comrades. Aluta continua!
In Garissa today following news of unknown bodies by
@citizentvkenya
. Able to confirm at least 11 unknown bodies recovered from river Tana over the last 3 months. Some have torture marks and ropes tied around the hands. Also saw huge stones that were allegedly tied to the bodies.
We need Mama Ngina Drive coz of crowd. My brother
@OduwoNoahAkala
, I kindly request you to work with
@A_S_Nassir
and talk to PS
@Min_TourismKE
and Mombasa
@NPSOfficial_KE
to secure Mama Ngina Waterfront for the concert. We will very much appreciate that favour🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
One institution in Kenya that has completely refused to reform is the police. They have been and continue to be a tool for use by the Executive. They never follow the constitution or laws of Kenya. How do you even imagine you can ban constitutional guarantees? What a joke!
Indeed...enough is enough with police impunity. Ask
@WilliamsRuto
why he has done nothing to bring to book the killer cops. Why is that so hard for his administration to do? Why encourage police impunity???
#ArrestKillerCops
#RiverYalaBodies
Responding to twitter reports with
@bonifacemwangi
, found bodies in sacks, bodies tied up, bodies with polythene bags on their heads, bodies with deep cuts. Over 20 unknown bodies at the morgue. Dumped into the river by individuals using a double cabin and probox