Grief turns to outcry during slain hawker Boniface Kariuki's funeral

Mourners in grief, held their flags as they demanded justice for late Boniface Mwangi Kariuki during the funeral service at Kanda grounds in Kangema.
[Charles Kahari/Standard]

Emotions ran high on Friday in Githunguri village in Murang’a as slain hawker Boniface Kariuki was laid to rest amid intense calls from family, friends, relatives, and the Opposition for justice.

Mourners in their thousands, who turned up for the burial, called for the resignation of President William Ruto and claimed the blood of the 23-year-old hawker lay on his hands.