Rex Masai — 29-year-old protester shot dead by police during June 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, whose death remains under inquest with critical evidence unrecovered.
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… "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 inquestThe Standard
… The family of the first casualty of the June 2024 protests, Rex Masai, who died following a shooting by the police, has accused the government of being insensitive to the families whose kin were killed or maimed in the confrontations. …
Too little too late, say parents of youth killed in 2024 protestsThe Standard
… He just wants us to shut up because of the cash he's giving us, the peanuts," observed Gillian Munyao, whose son Rex Masai, 29, was among the first killed in the June 2024 protests."Even if you gave me 20 million, it won't be enough compensation for the life of my son. …
Teargas, arrests greet Gen Z anniversary as police seal off NairobiCitizen Digital
… On justice for victims of the 2024 protests, he cited the case of the late 29-year-old Rex Masai, arguing that failures in investigations risk denying families justice. …
‘Liberation Day’: Kalonzo calls for June 25th to be recognised as public holidayCitizen Digital
… On justice for victims of the 2024 protests, he cited the case of the late 29-year-old Rex Masai, arguing that failures in investigations risk denying families justice. …
‘Liberation Day’: Kalonzo calls for June 25th to be recognised as public holidayThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) of sabotaging justice for Gen Z protest victims, saying the watchdog admitted in court to burying evidence in the killing of Rex Masai. …
'System shields killers': Kalonzo indicts police watchdog over Gen Z protest deathsThe Standard
… He just wants us to shut up because of the cash that he's giving us -- the peanuts," said Gillian Munyao, whose son, Rex Masai, 29, was among the first to die in the June 2024 protests."I'm not seeing justice anywhere... …
Kenya police violence victims say compensation promise a 'smokescreen'Citizen Digital
… Rex Masai’s father Chris Odawa, noted that the recent reparations announced by the government would not heal their wounds. …
A life denied, justice denied: Protest victims share their ordeal ahead of June 25 memorialCitizen Digital
… Chris Odawa, father of Rex Masai, acknowledged that no amount of compensation can bring back those lost during the protests.
CS Murkomen urges peaceful demonstrations ahead of June 25 anniversary marchFamilies 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 →
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 →