Boniface Kariuki in a bad state and not responding to treatment; Family says
The family of Boniface Kariuki, the mask vendor who was shot during the June 17 protests in Nairobi, has revealed that he is in a bad state and not responding to treatment.
The family of Boniface Kariuki, the mask vendor who was shot during the June 17 protests in Nairobi, has revealed that he is in a bad state and not responding to treatment.
Speaking during a media briefing on Saturday outside Kenyatta National Hospital, the family revealed that the hospital is yet to issue them with an official report, although they are allowed to see him.
From their observations, Kariuki’s health remains stagnant, as he is still in the same condition in which he was admitted.
“We have not been told anything about his status. But we have visited him, and we can see that he is not responding; he is just there. The situation he was in is still the situation he is in,” the family’s lawyer told the press.
Jonah Kariuki, Boniface’s father, also expressed his worry, saying that he is only awaiting the day when the hospital will return his son alive, well, and as lively as he once was.
“Right now, I am very sad, I feel very bad because my son is still critically ill. I’d like them to return my son well, and the way he was,” Kariuki said.
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The update by the family comes amid concerns from Kenyans that the mask vendor is not progressing with treatment.
“I sincerely hope KNH is not concealing the real situation of Boniface Kariuki,” activist Hanifa Adan, one of those who have raised the concerns, said.
Doctors from KNH revealed that Boniface was in a critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit after being shot in the head at close range.
He underwent two emergency surgeries, including a delicate neurosurgical procedure to remove a bullet lodged in his skull. According to KNH CEO Dr William Sigilai, Kariuki is on mechanical ventilation and under round-the-clock observation by a multidisciplinary team.
Meanwhile, the family’s lawyer revealed that no government official has contacted them following the incident. They also tried to report the case at the Central Police Station but have so far been unable to do so.
“The family is yet to file a complaint with the police; they went to the Central Police Station to see those officials, but nothing went through. The government has also not contacted them, nor offered any type of assistance,” the lawyer detailed.
Currently, the family has revealed that the hospital bill stands at Ksh 1 million, an amount they perceive will increase.
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