Robin Musyoki and other family members of the late Garson Mutisya. Photo Andrew Mbuva. 
By Andrew Mbuva
Families of two young men shot dead during Wednesday’s Gen Z protests in Emali, Makueni County, are now demanding justice after a postmortem report confirmed both died from gunshot wounds to the chest.
Garson Mutisya, 33, was shot in the right side of his chest, with the bullet exiting through his back. The injuries caused by the bullet led to his immediate death.
His family, in particular his relatives who described him as the second-born and only son in the family, expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the postmortem but said they are still devastated by the loss.
"We are satisfied with how the postmortem has been conducted although our hearts are very heavy for losing our kin. We trust that all the government agencies following up on this matter will ensure that justice is served," said Robin Musyoki, a spokesperson for Garson's family.
A similar situation is reported for the family of 23-year-old Makau Mwaluko, whose postmortem results also revealed that he was shot in the left side of his chest, with the bullet exiting through his back — a wound that claimed his life.
"Today we came here for the postmortem process and now it is clear that my brother was shot dead by the police. We are requesting the government for justice to be served," said Victor Mulwa, brother to the late Makau.
The families are now calling for swift investigations and for the perpetrators to be arrested and prosecuted. They are also appealing for financial support to bury their loved ones, noting the hardship they face.
"We are requesting the government to assist us with the cost of burial because our mother passed away when we were still young, and we have depended on our uncle all this time," Victor added.
The families say they will not rest until justice is served for their slain sons.
