Grief and sorrow have engulfed Unjiru village, Mathira, Nyeri county, as a young boy is laid to rest. Kennedy Maina, a Form 4 student, was buried in an emotional ceremony attended by grieving friends and family. How old was Maina? The young boy was allegedly shot in the stomach during the anti-government protests in Karatina.
The 18-year-old boy was on his way home from school when caught in the chaotic protests. “I am so saddened because of the accident that took away Maina’s precious and promising life. He was very innocent. Leaving school for home. We were always at the hospital selling treatment after he was shot, but he has finally died. I plead with the government to examine this matter and grant us justice. Why would a police officer shoot a young boy in a school uniform?
It is excruciating,” Maina’s uncle, David, said. When was Maina shot? Maina, who was shot on July 16, had been in and out of hospital as medical officers treated his wound. His passing away after five months was a result of excessive bleeding and infection, leaving his family heartbroken. “We are in pain to lose such a young kid. His life has been cut short. He had a bright future and great plans ahead,” a kin added. Human rights activist Hussein Khalid said Maina died an unsung hero, adding that he would ensure the family got justice.
Kenyans console Maina’s family Social media users sympathised with the bereaved as they penned theri condolences in the comment section. catherinecarter7600: “May God strengthen you during this difficult time.” christinea6617 “This is extremely painful.
My condolences to family and friends.” READ ALSO Family seeks help as 29-year-old kin paralysed after Nane Nane march remains hospitalised antonymwangangi7772: “So sad.” Proverbs1-31: “Romans 12:19 for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the LORD. pierre5539: “Rest in Peace, bro. I’ll miss you dearly.”
by John Green
