Boniface Kariuki: Panic as Slain Mask Seller's Mum Is Rushed to Hospital after Son's Body Viewing
- Susan Njeri has remained devastated ever since she learnt of the death of her child, Boniface Kariuki, who was a hawker
- The death of the young man at the hands of the police crushed many people, and they came out to demand justice for the deceased
- On his burial day, Njeri could not contain herself and she collapsed, then had to be rushed to the hospital
Iyengo, Muranga: Departed mask vendor Boniface Kariuki's mum has sadly been rushed to the hospital after she collapsed while viewing his body.
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Kariuki died at the Kenyatta National Hospital after he was shot by a policeman who found him trying to sell masks along Moi Avenue in the Nairobi Central Business District during protests.
Good Samaritans came in droves and carried the young man to an ambulance, and he was admitted for treatment. He later died after being in the ICU for two weeks and despite the doctors' spirited efforts to save his life.
His mother was inconsolable at his requiem mass, appearing shattered, and she could not even stand to sing as the rest did during the mass.
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What happened to Kariuki's mum?
As the family viewed Kariuki's body ahead of his burial, the heart-wrenching scene of his mother being overwhelmed unfolded in Iyego, Kangema, Murang'a county.
In a video shared by Chuma Moto TV, the middle-aged woman is heard screaming loudly before falling to the ground, where she continues screaming at the top of her lungs while flailing her hands and legs.
"Unable to bear the pain of losing her son, she collapsed as mourners wept around her. In the meantime, heavy police has been deployed in the area to heighten the security," said Chuma Moto on Facebook.
How did Kenyans react to Mama Boniface fainting?
Sharon Mumo:
"God comfort her control the pain she's going through you are the prince of peace may you give her peace at this moment may your will be done to her and the entire family."
Stacey Kavata:
"It is well....hope those who killed kariuki are happy now this is what you caused, this is what you wanted to see 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔may kariuki's soul rest in eternity."
Merciee Kagai:
"Very painful indeed,may she be comforted by the Lord, to Bonface,may you rest in peace."
Jany De Novelah:
"May God give you the strength during this difficult time.its hard to believe that your son is no more ..gone and gone 😭😭😭.RIP legend."
Boniface's mum says he wasn't supposed to attend demos
Another story revealed that the young, hardworking hawker had promised his mum that he was not going to attend the demonstrations.
Njeri emotionally recalled warning her son against joining the protests. She said he had reassured her he wouldn’t take part, only for that to be their final conversation.
Njeri was not the only one whose heart was broken, as the whole nation was shaken by the news; Kenyans wore masks to protest his death.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
