Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has pledged continued support for the family of Boniface Kariuki, the vendor who was fatally shot by a police officer in Nairobi CBD.
In a statement on Tuesday, July 1, Governor Kang’ata expressed sorrow over the death of Kariuki who succumbed to injuries sustained in the shooting while undergoing treatment at KNH.
The county boss went on to confirm that the county government had already offered assistance to Kariuki during his hospitalization.
Kang’ata promises to support Kariuki’s family. Photo: Courtesy.
He moreover assured the public that the support would continue for his family during this period of mourning.
Kang’ata further issued a condemnation of the police’s conduct, calling for justice in the wake of Kariuki’s death.
The late Boniface Kariuki was confirmed dead on Monday afternoon, June 30, hours after the family confirmed that the vendor had been declared brain dead.
Notably, on Monday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that Kariuki’s bill will be fully settled as well as other victims of the June 17 and 25 protests.
