TikTok Video of Compassionate Kenyans Carrying Mask Vendor Shot by Police to Safety Resurfaces
- Social media users praised a group of Kenyans who extended their compassion to a man who was shot by a police officer
- The face mask vendor was shot at point-blank range along Moi Avenue, Nairobi county, while selling surgical masks
- In a video, kindhearted Kenyans carried the injured man to safety, passing through buildings while carefully holding him
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A heartbreaking video of what transpired during the chaotic demonstrations in Nairobi county on Tuesday, June 17, has emerged.
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The clip captured the continuation of a series of chilling moments after the facemask vendor was shot.
Hawker shot along Moi Avenue
The hawker, Boniface Kariuki, was shot at point-blank range by a police officer during the protests led by Albert Omondi Ojwang'.
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He had been selling face masks to protesters after the police teargassed the crowd, when Kariuki found himself in a hostile confrontation with the officer along Moi Avenue.
The officer opened fire, leaving him bleeding profusely as he unashamedly walked away from the scene.
Luckily, the hawker was rescued by kindhearted Kenyans, despite the teargas being fired at them.
Kenyans carry vendor through buildings
Together, they demonstrated unity as they carried him through the harsh environment, searching for safety.
They passed through buildings, carrying the injured and profusely bleeding hawker without resting or showing signs of weariness.
At one point, they moved through what appeared to be a clinic, with several civilians watching them compassionately.
Some people recorded the chilling moment with their phones, asking what had happened to the injured man.
Kenyans carry Boniface Kariuki to Kenya National Archives
His rescuers, however, did not stop to explain, as their priority was to get him to safety and ensure he received medical attention.
Others screamed at the top of their voices, claiming he had been killed — which was not the case. He was in critical condition but still alive.
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As they exited the building on their way to the Kenya National Archives, the police began teargassing civilians, causing many to flee in panic.
Still, the compassionate men carrying the injured facemask vendor did not abandon him, even in the face of adversity.
Kenyans react after face mask vendor is shot
Social media users who watched the video flooded the comment section with mixed reactions following the ordeal.
Kissy (Drip son):
“Kenyan police are very bitter with their jobs... very small salary... na wote wako na loans... ikikatwa payslip anabaki na KSh 7,000... ako njaa... amelala nyumba ya mabati... haina maji... stima ilikatwa... ako na ukimwi 😂... bibi alipotea... mashida tu.”
Watesh:
“Ruto should resign. He has failed terribly to lead the nation.”
Stephen:
“Heavenly Father, starting now all my prayers are for this guy. Remember him, oh Father. Heal him, give him strength. In Jesus' name, amen.”
AshleySebert:
“I wish him well. Haki Mungu, heal him please.”
user6739171454867:
“This is not the government we deserve. It’s so sad. No Kenyan is safe.”
Emmah:
“Then you're there waiting for your husband to come back…”
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Nairobi woman inconsolable after watching vendor's shooting
In another story, a woman who witnessed the facemask vendor being shot by the police was inconsolable.
She wept for the man's family, thinking he had died following the tragic and inhumane incident.
She cried for his wife, children, and mother, wondering what they would do without him.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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