Boniface Kariuki is alive, surgery successful, father says

Jonah Kariuki Nyambura, the father of Boniface Kariuki who was shot at close range by police officer in Nairobi [Pkemoi Ng'enoh]

Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old civilian who was shot during protests in Nairobi's CBD, is alive and under observation, his father Jonah Kariuki has confirmed.

Speaking to the press, Jonah said his son's surgery was successful and that while Boniface has a heartbeat, he is currently being supported by machines.