Government Assures Mbeere North Demonstrations Victims Justice

By BRIAN MUSYOKA 

Speaking during the burial of Morris Mugo in Ishiara, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku conveyed the government’s commitment to ensuring accountability.

The CS emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the shooting of the two youths will be thoroughly investigated, noting that the government will not tolerate unlawful use of force against citizens.

He reiterated that all relevant agencies had been directed to fast-track investigations into the incident, with a clear mandate to establish who was responsible.

Ruku assured the grieving families that justice will not only be pursued but will be seen to be done, in order to restore public confidence and uphold the rule of law.

The burial of Morris Mugo was marked by deep emotions, with leaders and residents expressing anger and sorrow over the loss of young lives under such circumstances.

Leaders present called for calm among residents even as they demanded transparency and accountability from security agencies involved in managing the demonstrations.

Residents of Ishiara and the larger Mbeere North constituency have continued to call for justice, insisting that those responsible must face the full force of the law.

The incident has sparked renewed debate over the handling of protests and the need for reforms to prevent excessive use of force by law enforcement officers.

As investigations continue, the government has urged patience, assuring the public that no stone will be left unturned in delivering justice for the victims and their families.

Mbeere North MP Leo wa Muthende has vowed that they will not abandon the pursuit of justice for the two bereaved families, insisting that the matter will be followed to its logical conclusion. He emphasized that the leadership and the community remain united in demanding accountability for the tragic loss.

He termed the incident as deeply unfortunate, noting that the two young people lost their lives under circumstances that did not warrant such a fatal outcome. According to him, they were unarmed and posed no threat, making the incident even more painful and unacceptable to their families and the wider public.

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, who addressed the press after the burial service, called for the resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. He argued that under Murkomen’s leadership, cases of young people being shot and killed have continued to be reported, raising serious concerns about accountability within the security sector.

At the same time, the Manyatta legislator reaffirmed that leaders from the region will continue piling pressure on the relevant authorities to ensure justice is served. He maintained that they will stand with the affected families until those responsible are held accountable and justice is fully realized.