This archive report was first published on 6 September 2021.
On August 1, 2021, the Kianjokoma brothers, Benson Njiru, 22, and Emmanuel Mutura, 19, were arrested for allegedly flouting the dusk to dawn curfew in Kenya. Days later, their bodies were found at Embu Level Five Hospital morgue.
Their mother, who has been struggling to cope with the loss, is reportedly withdrawn and spends most of her time alone, rarely talking to people and often bursting into tears.
Elsewhere, another mother, Lucy Wanjiru, is seeking justice for her two sons, Fredrick Muriithi, 30, and Victor Mwangi, 25, who were lynched in Kitengela after being mistaken for cattle thieves.
Dr. Kimani Githongo, a counselling psychologist, notes that the prolonged investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths can prolong the healing process and exacerbate symptoms of depression, including shock, anger, and anxiety.
As the world moves on, the families of the Kianjokoma brothers and the Kajiado cousins continue to mourn, seeking justice and closure in the face of uncertainty.
