David Chege, a young man who lost his life in Kenya’s protests against taxes, was laid to rest on Tuesday in his hometown of Turiru village, Gatundu.
Chege was shot and killed outside Kenya’s parliament as protesters clashed with police and breached the August house during intense demonstrations.
At his funeral, a small group of Kenyan activists, including Khalid Hussein from Haki Africa, Boniface Mwangi, and Hanifa Adan, paid their respects.
Before his tragic death, Chege worked as an IT professional and taught Sunday school at Jubilee Christian Church.
Politicians were notably absent from the funeral, where mourners condemned police brutality and draped themselves with the national flag.
During the burial, activists honored Chege’s memory by presenting his family with a flag, recognizing his patriotism.
Boniface Mwangi, an activist, encouraged Kenyans to keep fighting against ineffective leadership, suggesting they replace President Ruto’s portrait with a picture of the Kenyan flag.
The government states that 25 people died during the protests across the country, but rights groups claim the death toll is higher, at 43.
According to official government reports, about 400 people were injured during the three weeks of protests.
