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How police maimed and killed Gen Z protesters

Casket bearing remains of Rex Kanyike Masai during his burial ceremony at Kamuthanga Secondary School in Machakos County on July 5, 2024. [John Muia, Standard]

When Rex Masai was gunned down on June 20, last year, the outrage, determination, and resistance surged with renewed force.

His killing by police marked a watershed moment for the Gen Z movement, a turning point that stirred deep emotions and ignited even greater resolve among protesters.

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