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Slain Gen Zs families' hope for justice fading away

Maria Shikwe during an interview at her home in Kabachia Estate, Nakuru on May 10,2025. This Mother’s Day is marked by sorrow as she continues to grieve the loss of her son, Austin Onyisa, who was shot dead on June 25, 2024, during the Generation Z protests. Nearly a year later, she is still waiting for justice. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The families of Gen Z protestors shot dead by police during last year’s demonstrations in Nakuru against the Finance Bill have lost hope of ever attaining justice.

Maria Shikwe, from Kabachia in Nakuru East sub-county, lost her autistic son, Austin Onyisa, who was shot dead on June 25, 2024, at the age of 18.

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