Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, who was shot in the head at close range during 'Justice for Albert Ojwang' protests, has been declared brain dead, the family has said.

According to the family spokesperson, Emily Wanjira, they were called by the hospital at midnight on Saturday and informed of the patient's state.

While speaking to journalists this afternoon, Ms Wanjira said, "We were called to come here at midnight.

When we got here, they told us that he is now braindead but there is still a pulse.