Emotions ran high in Makutano village, Nguu/Masumba Ward, on Saturday as hundreds turned out to mourn Garshon Mutisya Mwove, the 33-year-old father gunned down by police during anti-government protests in Emali on June 25.
The heartbreaking ceremony offered not only a final farewell, but also a platform for leaders to condemn what they called a pattern of state brutality and demand accountability.
Mutisya, described as a loving father to his young son Samuel Muuo, was the only child of Mwove Kiyili and Josephine Masai. His untimely death has left a deep void in the family and community.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., visibly emotional, decried the killing as a “national shame” and vowed to pursue justice.
He pledged government support to the grieving family, including a job for Mutisya’s widow and education sponsorship for his sister.
Senator Daniel Maanzo joined in the calls for judicial impartiality, especially in cases involving youth arrested during the protests, some of whom are facing charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Also present were former Makueni Governor Prof. Kivutha Kibwana, MCAs Kyalo Mumo (Tulimani) and Daniel Kivuva Musau (Nguu/Masumba), along with Devolution CECM Nicholas Nzioka.
