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Nairobi – Rex Masai’s mother has voiced her concerns about a potential cover-up related to her son’s death during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. She fears that there may be efforts to obscure the true circumstances surrounding his killing.

During a citizens’ engagement forum, Gillian Munyao highlighted issues of witness intimidation and evidence tampering, expressing concern that these actions may be part of a broader effort to obscure the truth about her son’s death.

The grieving mother revealed that she had been at the hospital, where she viewed her son’s body after he was allegedly shot by the police.

She recounted, “There was an entry wound on the left thigh, and I was told that this small wound was responsible for my child’s death. They informed me that the bullet was lodged inside. The doctor even pressed on the area and said, ‘Do you feel this hard object? It’s the bullet, and we are not permitted to remove it because the police have already arrived and taken a statement.'”

However, during the post-mortem examination, Gillian Munyao noticed that the bullet had been removed from her son’s body.

She added, “In my mind, I had thought my child was left as he was, but it turns out the bullet had been removed some time ago.”

Gillian observed that anyone who attempts to discuss Rex’s killing is quickly silenced. She noted that even parents whose children witnessed the shooting are reluctant to speak up.

How did Rex die Read

Gillian further recounted the tragic events surrounding her son’s death, explaining that his friend sought help from the police but was turned away.

“When he returned, he found Rex bleeding heavily. He called out to those nearby, ‘Oh, please help, my friend is hurt,’ but people simply walked past. The police were then approached, and they were asked, ‘Please help, he’s injured.’ The response they received was, ‘Let him die, we’re looking for others,’” she said.

She went on to allege that compassionate bystanders carried Rex across the street to Bliss Hospital. However, the police followed them and proceeded to teargas the medical facility.

Gillian added, her voice breaking with emotion,

“The police followed them to the hospital door and fired tear gas inside. The doctors quickly closed the door, but fortunately, they were already inside. When they went to administer first aid, they discovered that Rex had already passed away. I believe it was at that moment that the young man called me to tell me that Rex had been shot and had left us.”

Kenyans painfully mourn Rex Masai

Rex’s death deeply resonated with Kenyans from all walks of life, who took to social media to express their sorrow and demand justice.

Activist Boniface Mwangi and social media personality Francis Gaitho were among those who publicly mourned his loss. Many netizens shared heartfelt condolences, emphasizing the tragic loss of a young life during what were meant to be peaceful protests.