Summary
Hundreds of people attended the funeral of Boniface Kariuki, a Kenyan mask vendor shot by police during a rally against police brutality. The event increased pressure on President William Ruto to resign after he suggested violent measures against protestors.
Key Facts
- Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old vendor, was shot by police during a protest and later died in the hospital.
- The funeral took place in Kangema, about 100 kilometers northeast of Nairobi.
- The protests, initially about proposed tax rises, grew after the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.
- President Ruto faces criticism for suggesting police should shoot protesters.
- Over 100 people have died in protests across Kenya since last year, with many deaths linked to police actions.
- Human rights groups urge police restraint, as recent protests led to over 50 deaths.
- Four police officers face murder charges related to protester deaths, including Kariuki's.
- Kenya swore in new electoral officials after legal challenges, filling long-vacant positions in the electoral body.
