Boniface Kariuki’s Mother Weeps Painfully after Learning about Son’s Shooting Incident

• Tears freely flowed down the face of Boniface Kariuki's mother, Susan Njeri, as she opened up about her son's shooting
• Njeri from Murang'a county looked sorrowful after she received news about her son, who was shot by a police officer
• Kariuki's dad, Jonah, said his son is alive, refuting news that he was dead, as media outlets had suggested

The mother of Boniface Kariuki, the man who was shot at point-blank range by a police officer, is reeling in pain following the incident in Nairobi county.

Like many Kenyans who have expressed their frustration and anger after the tragic incident, Susan Njeri is also going through a hard time.

The mother of the facemask vendor could not hold back her tears after receiving the heartbreaking news that had befallen her son.

When was Boniface Kariuki shot?

Kariuki was shot along Moi Avenue by a ruthless police officer on Tuesday, June 17, during demonstrations demanding justice for slain Albert Ojwang.

The hawker was selling masks to protesters during the chaotic scenes when he encountered a hostile moment with two officers, Masinde Baraza and Duncan Kiprono.

A chilling video showed the officers harassing him before one of them opened fire and left him for dead.

The officer then walked away as demonstrators shouted in anger and disbelief at what they had just witnessed.

Kenyans comfort Boniface Kariuki's mum

Social media users' hearts went out to Kariuki's mother as they penned moving messages in the comment section.

Joseph Ndung'u:

"When the hyena is the prosecutor, the wolf is the witness, the jackal is the lawyer, and the leopard is the judge—where can a goat get justice?"

Wangechi Kariuki:

"A mother dies so many times before the real death... The news of her son's death was itself. Quick recovery to your son, Mama."

Min Grant Sam:

"As a mother raising boys, I've told them over and over again that the world is so cruel to the boy child. I've told them never to give in to peer pressure. I've made sure that every incident that happens to a poor boy child, I show them the videos. May God give this mother comfort."

G.K.K

"This is what our mothers are going through, yet some politicians keep dragging them to the streets to fight with askaris. God, take control. Pole sana, Mama."

Kipchirchir Kimutai:

"The mother of Boniface Kariuki is overwhelmed, helpless, and even sick inside following the incident in Nairobi county. We look to you, O God, for your mercy and your power. Help us to accept what we cannot change and to completely trust in your great healing to come, despite the depravity of the world around us.

Remind us that while we may not be able to change the world, you have given us the grace to sustain our trust in you, our Glorious and Merciful Healer. And may we never be ashamed in our nation 🇰🇪. May we never become bitter. May our sorrows lead us from strength to strength."

Is Boniface Kariuki alive?

In another story, Kariuki’s father, Jonah, painfully recounted watching the video of his son being shot by the police.

Jonah said that, at first, he refused to believe the young man lying in a pool of blood was his son.

However, reality soon dawned on him—it was indeed his son lying helpless on the floor.

Jonah further confirmed that his son is alive.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke