Dancehall star Konshens has joined thousands of Kenyans in mourning and outrage after a chilling video emerged showing a police officer allegedly shooting an unarmed hawker during protests in Nairobi’s CBD.
The video, now viral, captures a heartbreaking moment outside Imenti House, Boniface Kariuki, a young street vendor known for selling face masks, is seen being harassed by two officers. Moments later, with no sign of threat or resistance, one officer allegedly fires at close range. Boniface falls. Bystanders scream. And the world watches another young life crumble to the pavement.
Among those who couldn’t stay silent was Konshens, a Jamaican artist with deep ties to Kenya. Sharing the clip on his social media, his message was raw and simple: “Unarmed. Non-threatening.”
A red, angry emoji followed, but his words said enough. They echoed what so many Kenyans felt in that moment: pain, rage, and disbelief.
The reaction was immediate. Kenyans and global fans flooded Konshens’ comments with messages of sorrow, gratitude, and fury. Many thanked him for amplifying a story that could have been buried, one of thousands that too often fade without justice. Others condemned the growing normalization of police brutality in Kenya, demanding accountability.
One image from the video left many shaken a man, hands folded in grief, kneeling beside Boniface’s motionless body. It wasn’t just sorrow; it was the weight of a country crying out, again.
Boniface Kariuki survived. Rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital, he underwent emergency surgery. But the trauma left behind for his family, for witnesses, for all of Kenya remains raw. His father, upon seeing the viral clip, realized in horror that the young man in the video was his son. It’s a nightmare no parent should ever live through.
In the days since, the police officer involved has been arrested. The Inspector General of Police ordered the move after mounting public pressure and calls from human rights groups. But for many, it’s not enough. It’s not just about one officer. It’s about a system.
Konshens’ solidarity has not gone unnoticed. Known for his deep bond with Kenya, many praised him for speaking out when it mattered most. His voice loud, global, and rooted in truth added fuel to the call for change.
As the anniversary of the Gen Z protests approaches, this moment has become more than a headline. It’s a symbol of a nation’s pain and its unbreakable hope for justice.
