(26 Jun 2024)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nairobi – 26 June 2024
1. Family members of 25-year-old protest victim Ericson Kyalo Mutisya
2. Close of James Munyaa, brother of Kyalo Mutisya
3. SOUNDBITE (Kiswahili) James Munyaa, brother of killed protester: ++STARTS ON PREVIOUS SHOT++
"Yesterday at around 5pm, a friend reached out to inform me that my brother had been shot and had passed away. I immediately went home, unable to see him as the city was inaccessible."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nairobi – 25 June 2024
4. Pan right of protesters streaming into grounds of parliament close to Kenyatta Mausoleum, tomb of first president, and demonstrator waving national flag
5. Mid of security forces truck on fire
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nairobi – 26 June 2024
6. SOUNDBITE (Kiswahili) James Munyaa, brother to deceased protest victim Ericson Kyalo Mutisya: ++PARTIALLY OVERLAID BY SHOT 7++
"He was a sweet person, and we have lost a hero. He was the most social member of our family and was very popular among his peers. What we need now is justice for Ericson."
7. Various of Munyaa looking at photos of his brother
8. Mid of damaged building
9. Heavy police presence outside the parliament buildings as workers sweep up debris
STORYLINE:
The Nairobi Funeral Home was a sombre scene on Wednesday as families of those killed in protests against proposed taxes gathered to identify their loved ones.
Among the mourners was 20-year-old James Munyaa, who was devastated by the news of his brother’s death.
Ericson Kyalo Mutisya, 25, was fatally shot during Tuesday’s demonstrations.
Munyaa recalled the moment he learned of his brother’s fate.
"I immediately went home, unable to see him as the city was inaccessible," he said.
Remembering his brother fondly, Munyaa described Ericson as "a sweet person" and "a hero," known for his sociable nature and popularity among peers.
"What we need now is justice for Ericson," he added.
Officials at the morgue confirmed that seven bodies had been brought in, several bearing gunshot wounds.
Family members, grappling with their loss, are demanding justice.
Kenyatta National Hospital reported receiving 165 casualties related to the protests, with 72 remaining in the hospital as of Wednesday.
As the families of the victims mourn and seek justice, the community has been left grappling with the aftermath of the violent protests, hoping for accountability and peace in the days ahead.
On Wednesday, Kenyan President William Ruto said he would not sign into law the finance bill proposing the new taxes.
AP video shot by: Desmond Tiro, Andrew Kasuku and Joe Mwihia
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