'Curfew deaths' on the rise in Kenya as family loses two brothers - News Summed Up

'Curfew deaths' on the rise in Kenya as family loses two brothers


Africa News of Saturday, 14 August 2021Source: africanews.comA funeral was held in Kenya on Friday for two brothers who died after allegedly breaking a COVID-19 curfew. Family members and student activists allege 22-year-old Benson Njiru Ndwiga and 19-year-old Emmanuel Mutura Ndigwa were allegedly killed whilst in police custody. Rights group Missing Voices say their bodies were found two days later by family members at a local morgue. A section of Kenyans are pushing for the resignation of Interior Minister Fred Matiangi over their deaths. Family members were joined by hundreds of mourners at the funeral in their hometown of Kianjokoma in Embu County.


Source: GhanaWeb August 14, 2021 06:00 UTC



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