Kenyans have taken to social media to mourn Rex Kanyike Masai, who was tragically shot during a protest against the Finance Bill 2024.
Rex Kanyike Masai was shot by an unidentified police officer during a protest against the Finance Bill 2024 in Nairobi's Central Business District. Kenyans, including activist Boniface Mwangi and social media personality Francis Gaitho, expressed their grief and demanded justice. Netizens shared heartfelt condolences, emphasizing the tragic loss of a young life during a peaceful protest.
The 24-year-old passed away on Thursday, June 20, after allegedly being shot by an unidentified police officer.
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Who Was Rex Kanyike Masai?
Rex Kanyike Masai was among the many protesters who took to the streets to reject the Finance Bill 2024. The young man, identified as the son of Chrispin Odawa and Gillian Munyao, was reportedly shot in Nairobi's CBD at dusk.
In response to the tragic news, numerous people expressed condolences and called for justice on social media for the young man who lost his life while exercising his constitutional right.
Social media personality Francis Gaitho posted an update on X.
"There has been a casualty. His name is Rex. He was shot by police and pronounced dead at 20:05. Let @KarimKhanQC and the @court_criminal @amnesty know that @NPSOfficial_KE @IG_NPS has authorised the use of live ammunition on innocent protestors," Gaitho wrote.
He added:
"Rex Kanyike Masai tragically lost his life today after sustaining injuries from excessive police force witnessed during the Reject Finance Bill 2024 Protests in Nairobi. He was shot at Kimathi Street. He was unarmed. Rest in Eternal Peace, Rex Kanyike Masai."
Here is how Kenyans reacted to Gaitho's post:
@Adele_lide:
"Using live bullets on protesters is wrong."
@SrAlbertK:
"May the Soul of the Young man Rest In Eternal Peace."
@hezken:
"May his Soul rest in peace."
@kijanaYaa:
