Two cops remain locked up after shooting a street vendor who later died from his wounds. The court gave investigators seven more days to finish their case against the officers. Klinzy Barasa and Duncan Kiprono face serious charges for killing Boniface Kariuki Mwangi during a crowd control operation. The magistrate promised the dead man's family that justice would come. Police will keep the suspects at Capitol Hill station until July 10.
Kariuki sold face masks on Moi Avenue when officers confronted him during protests. Video clips show one cop pushing the vendor and another firing at close range as he tried to walk away. Witnesses said Kariuki was not part of any demonstration that day. The bullet hit his head and caused fatal brain damage. Doctors at Kenyatta Hospital declared him brain dead on June 29 and he died the next day.
The case has shocked the nation and drawn attention from top leaders. President William Ruto sent one million shillings to help the family pay for funeral costs. Police chief Douglas Kanja promised that officers who break the law will face consequences. Human rights groups demand accountability for the shooting. Investigators want more time to examine evidence and question additional witnesses about the deadly incident.
Kariuki sold face masks on Moi Avenue when officers confronted him during protests. Video clips show one cop pushing the vendor and another firing at close range as he tried to walk away. Witnesses said Kariuki was not part of any demonstration that day. The bullet hit his head and caused fatal brain damage. Doctors at Kenyatta Hospital declared him brain dead on June 29 and he died the next day.
The case has shocked the nation and drawn attention from top leaders. President William Ruto sent one million shillings to help the family pay for funeral costs. Police chief Douglas Kanja promised that officers who break the law will face consequences. Human rights groups demand accountability for the shooting. Investigators want more time to examine evidence and question additional witnesses about the deadly incident.
