'Stop killing the youth!' Residents, leaders demand as man killed by police is buried in Kirinyaga

Speaking at Njogu-ini village in Mutitra Ward, Kirinyaga Central Constituency, during the burial of 21-year-old Peter Macharia, who was shot dead during the Saba Saba protests at Kagumo, residents and leaders, led by Kirinyaga Senator James Kamau Murango, told the Ruto administration to stop killing the youth and address their demands instead.

Murango also accused the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for the illegal shooting, saying he was also disturbed by the president's order to police to shoot protesters in their legs.

"Where are we heading now?" Murango posed to the mourners.

Baragwi ward MCA David Mathenge accused the Head of State of telling parents to take great responsibility for the upbringing of their children.

"We are wondering why we are angry with the youth. He should come down," Mathenge said.

Mutira ward MCA David Kinyua Wangui told the Kenya Kwanza government to deliver on every promise they made to Kirinyaga people and Kenyans in general, instead of threats.

"I'm urging all youth to register as voters and vote out this government come 2027," Kinyua said.

The leaders said they will make sure justice for the four people who were killed during the Saba Saba protest is served.

"I have buried Peter Macharia today, tomorrow we will bury Jackline Nyawira, last week we buried James Muriithi and Edwin Murimi who were shot dead in Makutano and Kutus respectively, why only us in the Mt Kenya region?" he asked.