Also known as: Rex Kanyike Masai
Activist shot dead during June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests; death under inquest with evidence of plainclothes officer firing shots during demonstrations.
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Citizen Digital
… The compensation panel visited the family of Rex Masai, who has already received compensation. …
Police brutality victims urged to file compensation claims before November 14 deadlineCitizen Digital
Rex Masai death inquest completed after 30 witnesses, 48 exhibits By Dzuya Walter September 08, 2026 08:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The inquest into the fatal shooting of Rex Masai …
Rex Masai death inquest completed after 30 witnesses, 48 exhibitsCitizen Digital
IPOA accuses police of frustrating investigations into Rex Masai's killing By Ode Francis September 03, 2026 07:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The inquest into the death of Rex Kanyike …
IPOA accuses police of frustrating investigations into Rex Masai's killingThe Standard
A chilling video of a plainclothes officer firing two shots at fleeing protesters during the June 20, 2024 demonstrations has been played in court in the Rex Masai inquest.The footage was presented as Brian James Omondi, alias Alaman, a Dandora-based community human rights defend …
Rex Masai inquest: Activist plays video of plainclothes officer firing two shots at protestersThe Standard
Prosecutor Jalson Makori cross-examines National Police Service witness Andrew Limo at the Milimani Law Courts in the Rex Masai inquest. …
Rex Masai inquest exposes Nairobi's crippled CCTV networkThe Standard
Activist Rex Kanyike Masai arrived at Bliss Medical Centre along Moi Avenue unresponsive and with severe bleeding from his left thigh before doctors declared him dead; an inquest into his killing has been told. …
'He arrived dead'; Bliss Hospital tells court in Rex Masai inquestCitizen Digital
Police CCTV cameras were offline during Rex Masai shooting, inquest told By Dzuya Walter September 01, 2026 05:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The police CCTV surveillance network in Na …
Police CCTV cameras were offline during Rex Masai shooting, inquest toldThe Standard
Details have emerged that key CCTV cameras in Nairobi’s Central Business District, including one along Mama Ngina Street, were offline when Rex Masai was killed during the June 2024 Gen Z protests. …
Key CCTV cameras were offline when Rex Masai was killedCitizen Digital
… "Tangu Rais atangaze watu wanapata fidia tumezunguka kila mahali hatujapata… Nikiangalia kwa list naona wangu ni number 2, anafuata Rex Masai. …
Families of Nakuru Gen Z protest victims demand delayed Ksh.3 million compensationCitizen Digital
Court allows police to call additional witnesses in Rex Masai murder inquest By Willy Lusige July 30, 2026 09:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The inquest into the death of Rex Masai has …
Court allows police to call additional witnesses in Rex Masai murder inquestKenya's compensation panel for victims of police brutality is urging those who have not yet filed to register their claims before November 14, when the panel's mandate expires. The panel has so far compensated more than 1,000 victims, disbursing Ksh.1.2 billion.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's compensation panel for victims of police brutality is urging those who have not yet filed to register their claims before November 14, when the panel's mandate expires. The panel has so far compensated more than 1,000 victims, disbursing Ksh.1.2 billion.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The inquest into the fatal shooting of Rex Masai has concluded after two years, with an IPOA forensic expert confirming that CCTV footage presented as evidence had not been tampered with. The inquest heard evidence from 30 witnesses and examined 48 exhibits before parties proceed to file written submissions.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An inquest into the death of Rex Masai has been closed following testimony from 30 witnesses called by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) told Milimani Law Courts that police officers from Parliament, KICC, Kamukunji and Kilimani Police Stations had failed to record statements on the circumstances surrounding Rex Kanyike Masai's death during the June 2024 anti-government protests, despite an existing court order.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Video evidence presented in court during the Rex Masai inquest shows a plainclothes officer firing two shots at fleeing protesters on Mama Ngina Street during the June 20, 2024 demonstrations. A community human rights defender testified that the officer, wearing a blue denim jacket and cap, drew a firearm from his jacket and shot twice before returning it.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
An inquiry into the killing of Rex Masai has uncovered that about 20 per cent of cameras are operational across Nairobi's CBD, exposing the city's severely crippled CCTV network.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Activist Rex Kanyike Masai arrived unresponsive with severe bleeding from his left thigh at Bliss Medical Centre on June 20, 2024, shortly after being shot during anti-Finance Bill protests, and was declared dead, a doctor testified at an inquest into his killing.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
A senior police officer testified in an inquest into the June 2024 shooting death of Rex Kanyike Masai that the National Police Service surveillance cameras in Nairobi's Central Business District were not operational at the time of the incident during anti-Finance Bill protests.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Key CCTV cameras in Nairobi's Central Business District, including one along Mama Ngina Street, were offline when 29-year-old Rex Masai was killed during the June 2024 Gen Z protests, raising questions about the availability of surveillance footage for investigators.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Families in Nakuru who lost loved ones during the June 2024 Gen Z protests say they have not yet received Ksh.3 million compensation promised by the government through the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations, despite submitting all required documentation.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has allowed the National Police Service to call six additional witnesses and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to present two more witnesses in the inquest into Rex Masai's death during anti-government protests, with expected testimony from representatives of institutions including IC3, Absa Bank, Makau Casino, Bliss Hospital and International Life House.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenya marks the June 2024 anniversary of anti-government protests during which dozens of youths were killed or injured, affected families have spoken out about their search for justice, with the family of Rex Masai, the first casualty who died from police shooting, accusing the government of insensitivity.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police sealed off Nairobi with roadblocks and teargas on Thursday as Kenyans marked the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z demonstrations that left more than 120 people dead. Officers arrested protesters at multiple locations including Parliament Buildings and Kitengela, restricting movement to the city centre.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for June 25 to be formally recognised as a national public holiday, dubbed 'Liberation Day,' to honour young Kenyans who led the anti-Finance Bill protests of 2024. He said the day should serve as a permanent reminder of the sacrifices made by youth in defence of freedom, justice and constitutional rights.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for June 25 to be formally recognised as a national public holiday, dubbed 'Liberation Day,' in honour of young Kenyans who led the anti-Finance Bill protests of 2024.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) of failing to gather evidence in the killing of Rex Masai, a 29-year-old shot during the June 2024 Gen Z protests. Kalonzo, speaking on the second anniversary of the June 25 protests, said IPOA acknowledged that critical evidence—including the bullet from Masai's body, cartridges, CCTV footage, the alleged murder weapon, and witness protection—was never collected or secured.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Two years after Gen-Z protests in June 2024 that resulted in dozens of deaths, families of police violence victims say President Ruto's announcement of 2 billion shillings to compensate 1,100 affected people is insufficient and avoids accountability. According to the Independent Police Oversight Authority, 62 people died during the initial protests and 65 during anniversary protests in 2025, though rights groups estimate the toll is higher and say police were responsible.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya approaches the second anniversary of the June 2024 deadly protests against the Finance Bill, survivors and families of victims gathered at a church service to remember those who died. Survivors, some permanently injured, say their only remedy now is compensation as they wait for justice.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on citizens planning demonstrations this week to remember victims of anti-government protests to exercise responsibility and uphold peace, while respecting others' constitutional rights and the livelihoods of other citizens. He also cautioned politicians against making inflammatory remarks and exploiting young people for political gain.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto cautioned against attempts to disrupt public life as Kenya approaches the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. He stressed that schools, businesses, farms and workplaces must continue operating uninterrupted, warning that acts of violence, property destruction and service disruption would not be tolerated.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
The United States Embassy in Kenya issued a security advisory warning American citizens of possible demonstrations ahead of the June 25 anniversary of anti-government protests, with higher likelihood of protests expected around that date in major urban centres including Nairobi's CBD.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Families of victims from the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests plan a commemoration march across all 47 counties on June 25 to honour their loved ones. The families have notified the police of the planned march and demanded the arrest and prosecution of police officers and those involved in the deaths.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Milimani Magistrate's Court will on July 30, 2026 determine whether the inquest into Rex Masai's death will be concluded or reopened to allow the National Police Service to present seven additional witnesses. The decision follows the IPOA's closure of its case and its request that the court close the inquest, opposed by NPS lawyers seeking opportunity to call more witnesses.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An inquest into the death of protester Rex Masai, who was shot during June 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, heard that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority found insufficient evidence to identify and prosecute the police officer responsible. The investigator reported that despite statements from 19 witnesses and additional photographs and videos, the available material did not support criminal charges.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An IPOA investigator told a Nairobi court that the gun, bullet, and spent cartridge used to kill Rex Masai during the June 20, 2024, Finance Bill protests were never recovered, with a compromised crime scene and lack of police cooperation leaving the inquest unsolved two years later.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
An inquest into the death of protester Rex Masai heard that the lead investigating officer told the court detectives were unable to identify the firearm that fired the fatal bullet, citing lack of cooperation from police officers involved in the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →