This archive report was first published on 11 October 2019.
On Tuesday night, Thika Town witnessed a tragic event that left the community in shock. Emanuel Weyusia, a popular actor and director, was shot dead by unknown assailants.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen stormed Weyusia's estate at 1 am, shortly after he had arrived home. They roughed up the watchman and demanded to be shown Weyusia's house.
Weyusia, who came out of the house to see what was happening, was sprayed with bullets. Neighbours took him to Thika Level Four Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
One of the neighbours, who spoke to the Standard newspaper, shared a harrowing account of the incident:
“I peeped through the window and I saw one of the attackers who was in blue jeans. I even thought they were police officers. Later, I tried to lift him but he was not responding. I knew he was not ok,” the neighbour said.
Mary Kilobi, a KTN news anchor, took to social media to mourn her brother. In a heartfelt post, she wrote:
“9th October it is! Haki I can’t believe this hot brother of mine Emmanuel Weyusia has gone to be with the Lord.”
She added:
“Marsh we’ve lost you to some cruel people who shot you. Marsh, you will forever be my Big brother our very protective bro, My Mamas 1st Born. How do I say RIP. God, it may not be well with me now because of how I feel but I still hold onto you for comfort. Even though you have allowed this pain to come my way, You are still my God.”
The burial of Emanuel Weyusia will be held on October 19 in Bungoma.
