The family of Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker who was shot during Tuesday's protests in Nairobi, is appealing for financial assistance as medical bills continue to mount.
Speaking to the media on Saturday during a health update at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Kariuki's father, Jonah Kariuki, also a hawker, said they have not received any support or official communication from authorities. "No one has communicated to us, no one has helped us," he said.
The family's lawyer, Lucas Murage, echoed the concerns, saying the hospital bill has risen to nearly Sh1 million and continues to grow.
He added that the family has yet to file an official complaint due to a lack of guidance and support. "They have not filed a complaint; they visited some officials, but nothing went through.
