Central police bosses visit Boniface Kariuki’s family in Murang’a county
By Wangari Njuguna, June 25, 2025The Central region police commander, Samuel Ndanyi, has assured the family of Boniface Kariuki, the street vendor shot by police during the demos in Nairobi last week, that their son will get justice.
Ndanyi, who visited the family at their home in Kangema, Murang’a county, said he went to represent the National Police Service (NPS) to show solidarity with them.
He said they are working closely with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and other relevant agencies to get to the root of the incident and ensure justice is served fairly, openly and without any compromise.
“The two police officers who are involved in the shooting have already been arraigned in court and the prosecution is ongoing and this is our show of commitment in pursuing justice for Kariuki,” he remarked, adding that they visited the family not just as police officers but as Kenyans to offer their sympathy and stand with them.
Ndanyi reiterated that the NPS doesn’t condone police brutality or misconduct in any way, and the actions of a few officers must not overshadow the thousands of other officers who serve the county with honour and commitment.
“We are part of the community that we serve, and if anyone is hurt, all of us are affected, “he added.
He said the police reforms, which include better training, closer engagement with the community and a stronger accountability system, are being implemented to ensure such tragedies don’t recur.
“We are striving to build a force that is professional, accountable and above all humane, and we urge all Kenyans to support us in this,” he emphasised.
Medical costs
Moses Muchiri, the area MCA, revealed that the hospital bill is almost hitting Ksh1 million, and the family does not have the capacity to offset it.
“If you look at this homestead, it can tell you that they are struggling and they need help, and any assistance to help improve their livelihood will go a long way,” said Muchiri.
Furthermore, he urged politicians to stop using Kariuki to advance their political agenda, adding that the family is in pain and this would be making a mockery out of their situation.
George Irungu, a family member, on his part urged to government to ensure Kariuki gets the best medical care to help him recover. Irungu said their son is still in critical condition and they are getting scary reports, but they are hoping he will pull through.
“The government should take responsibility and get him the best doctors to attend to him because we want our son back home,” said Irungu.
He said Kariuki was the family’s breadwinner as his siblings we looking up to him for support.