Key witness who was with Rex during shooting incident has not recorded statement – ODPP
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in an intriguing twist of events, has revealed a compelling narrative on investigations conducted by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). In a statement shared through their X account on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, ODPP disclosed receiving a comprehensive report encompassing four files related to the […]
‘This is more than labour pain’ – Rex Masai’s mother mourns son
Gillian Munyao, mother of Rex Masai, a 29-year-old, who was shot during an anti-tax protest in Nairobi has emotionally described the pain of losing her son in a moving tribute. On July 4, 2924, friends and family gathered for Rex’s requiem mass held at St Stephens Catherdral Jogoo Road as they remembered and celebrated his […]
‘Use of lethal force against unarmed protesters is gross violation of human rights’ – Esther Passaris
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has condemned the use of violence on unarmed protesters in the wake of the tragic death of a young protester, Rex Masai. The incident occurred during the anti-Finance Bill protests on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Rex Masai, who sustained gunshot wounds during the protests, succumbed to his injuries and his […]
‘This is a cover up’- Wanjigi tells off DPP over stance on Rex’s murder investigation
Businessman-cum politician Jimi Wanjigi has told off the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) over its response to the murder of Rex Masai. Rex was on Thursday, June 20, 2024, shot within Nairobi CBD during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations. He was rushed to Bliss Health Care within the CBD from where he […]
DPP gives IPOA 21-day ultimatum to thoroughly investigate Rex Masai’s death
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has given the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) a 21-day ultimatum to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the death of Rex Kanyike Masai. The DPP in a statement on Friday, June 21, 2024, said he was aware of the incident that saw Rex get shot within the […]
‘Alikua anatoka kazi’ – Rex Masai’s mother narrates how her son met his tragic death
Jillian Munyau, the mother of 24-year-old Rex Kanyike Masai, says her son was killed on Thursday, June 21, 2024, when he was getting off work. Speaking to the press at the City Mortuary on Friday, June 21, 2024, ahead of the postmortem, Munyau recounted the sequence of events leading to her son’s fatal shooting. Contrary […]
IG Koome will be held accountable if we can’t trace Rex Masai’s killer – Babu Owino
Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has issued a strong condemnation of police practices following the death of protester Rex Masai, highlighting a troubling trend of officers concealing their identities during official duties. In a pointed statement on Friday, June 21, 2024, Babu expressed deep concern over what he termed as an increasing […]