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The family of the late Boniface Kariuki, a mask vendor who was shot by a police officer in Nairobi's central business district, has called for an end to police brutality that has left many families in tears. In an emotional funeral service at All Saints Cathedral ahead of his burial on Friday, church and political leaders joined the family in demanding justice and criticised President William Ruto’s directive to police to shoot protesters.
Boniface Kariuki memorial service
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