Kenyan actress Jackie Matubia is going through a very hard time.
On Tuesday, June 17, she buried her beloved father, Pastor David Mwangi, in their rural home in Gatundu, Kiambu County.
Pastor Mwangi died after a long battle with cancer.
Family, friends, and fans gathered to support Jackie and pay their last respects.
It was a very emotional day for her. Jackie had shared many photos of her late father and thanked people for standing with her during her loss.
But as she returned home after the burial, Jackie received terrible news.
She found out that Boniface Kariuki, a young mask vendor in Nairobi, had been shot in the head by a police officer during protests in the city.
Shocked and heartbroken, Jackie posted on Instagram, “I’m from burying my dad, coming back to such! Someone’s dad.”
Her message touched many Kenyans who felt her pain and frustration.
Boniface Kariuki had been caught up in chaos in Nairobi’s CBD when police clashed with protesters.
A video shows him being shot at close range near Imenti House.
Many people first believed he had died. But after hours in surgery, doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital managed to save his life. He is now recovering in stable condition.
Jackie’s followers quickly responded with emotional messages.
One wrote, “Dear God, help us. This is too much.” Another said, “Pole Jackie, and thank you for standing with us in this fight for justice.”
Boniface’s father, Jonah Nyambura Kariuki, also spoke to the media.
He said he saw the video clip and could not believe what he saw.
“I looked closely and realized it was my son. My heart broke,” he said. “He has never broken the law. He works hard to earn a living.”
This painful moment shows how many families are suffering, not just from personal loss but also from police violence.
Jackie, still mourning her father, found the strength to speak up for Boniface and other victims.
Many Kenyans are now calling for justice. They want the government to take action and stop police brutality.
As one person commented online, “This is no longer normal. We need prayers, yes, but we also need accountability.”
By tuko