Boniface Kariuki: Family of Late Mask Vendor Seeks Kenyans' Help to Raise KSh 3.6m Bill Left Behind
- The family of mask vendor Boniface Kariuki is devastated after learning their son, nephew, and cousin sadly passed away
- After learning about the death, the family now has to grapple with the KSh 3.6 million bill that he has sadly left behind
- The young family has shared that no one on the political or government side has reached out to them over the hefty bill
Nairobi: The family of Boniface Kariuki has shared that they have been slapped with a KSh 3.6 million bill by the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and are now seeking help to raise it.
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Kariuki was shot by the police during protests to decry the death of blogger Albert Ojwang and had several surgeries as part of his treatment. He has been on life support machines since then.
Initially, Kariuki was declared brain dead, with medics at KNH confirming there was no chance of recovery.
What did Boniface Kariuki being brain dead mean?
According to medical practitioner Dornboss Mbohi, only machines kept the young man alive, complicating both emotional and legal decisions for the family.
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The case sat at a painful crossroads of ethics, justice, and medicine; turning off the machines could place his death on the family or the doctors. Well, the decision was finally made, and now there is a very big burden to carry.
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Why did Boniface Kariuki's family tell off Charles Owino?
"The government is now silent, we want to hear from them. since Bonny has left, what is in for us, who is paying for the bill? Who is our voice, we want to hear from the government, why are they silent?" asked the family spokesman Wanjira.
She also told off former police spokesman Charles Owino for his remarks that painted Kariuki in a bad light.
It also emerged that he was the firstborn and only son of his parents. Behind him are four sisters, and the 22-year-old young man used to help his father in taking care of them.
To help the family, one can use Paybill 7682551; the account number is your name.
Kenyans react to Boniface Kariuki's bill
Star KE🇰🇪:
"My condolences to the family.It's sad that a police officer who should protect life took away his life.May justice be served."
Peter Wambuthsi:
"Some hysterical boy just deflated the life of this mzee by killing his son. Look at his face anavyopigana na pain 😢."
shiko🇰🇪:
"Huyo killer police & his family should sought out that bill."
Allan Odwar:
"The unfortunate truth is that this can happen to any innocent citizen not attached to the elite politicians..i.e. the majority of Kenyans."
Antony muriithi:
"The government should sort that bill and funeral arrangements."
Netizens react to Boniface Kariuki's death
Another story revealed that Kenyans were outraged after learning that Kariuki, who was shot in the head, had died after weeks of praying and hoping.
The collective hope of Kenyans was sadly dashed after earlier information on his health was made public.
The news about his demise has caused mixed reactions, with people demanding several things to be done now that he is gone.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
