- Rex Maina, a 29-year-old shot dead during anti-tax hike protests in Nairobi, was laid to rest
- The young man's burial in Machakos county was sombre, with his broken loved ones crying in pain
- Kenyans on social media paid tribute to Rex while noting that his untimely death was not in vain
Rex Masai, the first Kenyan killed during the anti-Fiannce Bill protests, has been buried.
What happened at Rex Masai's burial?
Police officers allegedly shot the 29-year-old during the Thursday, June 20 demonstrations. His death sparked widespread outrage among many Kenyan Gen Z members and political leaders alike.
According to the pathologist’s findings, Rex was shot in the thigh and succumbed to excessive bleeding.
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Rex was buried in Machakos county on Friday, July 6, in a sombre ceremony attended by family, friends, and public figures.
Some prominent figures at the burial included Embakasi East MP Babu Owini, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and human rights activist Boniface Mwangi.
A video shared by Boniface on X showed the heartbreaking moment the young man's coffin was lowered into his final resting place.
Rex's casket was draped in the Kenyan national flag.
His loved ones were downcast as they bid their last goodbyes to Rex, with several people breaking down.
“We have faceless people who occupy X, and then there are some of us who have influence both online and offline. We were approached to compromise but refused. We have no beef with Zakayo as long as he applies the spirit of the 2010 constitution,” Boniface wrote.
Kenyans paid tribute to Rex by writing:
@BeingPillar:
"No parent should bury their children."
@BennonMaina:
"His death will not be in vain."
@nuruokanga11:
"Rex shall forever remain in our hearts."
Rex Masai's last moments
Gillian Munyao, the mother, emotionally described her son's final moments before the deadly shooting.
She mentioned Masai was teargassed with other demonstrators close to the Kenya National Archives.
Munyao learned about her son's situation from a friend who revisited the scene after an unidentified police officer fired at the protestors, and Rex was missing.
What else you need to know about Rex Masai
- CCTV footage emerged showing the moment Rex Masai was killed by a suspected civilian-dressed officer.
- Several Kenyans mourned the departed Rex Masai who courageously fought for the future of the youths.
- Lawyer Miguna Miguna joined Kenyans in paying emotional tributes to Masai.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke