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Body of a protester shot by police.[File, Standard]
Family members of 26-year-old Joseph Mwangi Wachira, alias “Mwas”, are demanding justice after the groundnut vendor was allegedly shot dead by police during Monday protests in Nyeri town, in an incident that has left Majengo residents in deep shock and mourning.
The family says Mwas, who was popularly known in the area for roasting and selling groundnuts, was killed in broad daylight as he tried to protect property during the unrest, even as police allegedly denied that any fatality had occurred.
“Mwas” earned a living by roasting and selling groundnuts in Majengo, where residents say he was widely loved for his humour, friendliness, and determination to survive through honest work. To many, he was a familiar face along the streets, calling out to customers and sharing jokes with passersby as he tried to make a living.
