All Saints Cathedral holds memorial service for those who lost lives during protests

All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi has hosted a memorial service for those who lost their lives during the anti-Finance Bill protests.

The service was in the afternoon on Sunday, July 7, 2024, with Kenyans thronging the church to send their tributes and eulogise victims of the protests.

During the service, calls for justice filled the air with the preachers and the congregants insisting that the young people did not have to die while fighting for a better country.

“These young people who have died are not just names, they are not just statistics, they have families,” canon Evans Omollo stated.

List of those who died

During the service, a list of those who died during the anti-tax protests was also read out to those who attended the memorial.

The list which was provided by the Coalition Defenders included Brian Lemaiyan Kasaine, Austin Makokha, Mike Kihuga, Kelvin Madanga, Chris Gitonga, Rex Masai and Matthew Njoroge.

Others include Kevin Andrew Mwasi, Beasley Kamau, David Chege, Erikson Mutisya, Ibrahim Wanjiku, Kelvin Odhiambo, Wilson Sitati, Kenneth Njeru, Elias Scott, Emmanuel Tata, Joash Ombati, Clinton Mwavali, Kennedy Onyango, Francis Sawe, Brian Kimathi and Calton Muthoni among others.

The family of Calton Muthoni who attended the service noted that their kin did not deserve to die. They described the deceased as a jovial person who inspired love and peace.

They called on justice for their kin and others who lost their lives during the protests.

Release all protesters

During the service, peachers at the All Saints Cathedral called on President William Ruto’s administration to release those who have been arrested during the protests.

“We call upon the release of all those held in prison and those who are held in police stations unconditionally without any charge because they have done nothing wrong,” Canon Omollo added.

“They have served the country and defended the constitution for the many who may not be able to speak up and speak for themselves.”

The church unanimously agreed to step up its efforts in supporting the course for better governance started by Gen Z through anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.

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