Mukuru Kwa Reuben Mum Whose Son Was Killed During Demolitions Helped To Bury Son, Moved To New Home

• Virginia Mukulu, whose young son Joseph was killed during the forceful demolitions in Mukuru Kwa Reuben, was finally helped to lay her dear son to rest by well-wishers
• Mukulu was devastated when she learnt about the death of her son, and well-wishers led by Eric Omondi swung into action and helped raise funds for her
• They raised enough money to pay one year's rent for Mukulu, bury her son and also kept KSh 150,000 to start a business for her

Joseph, the young boy who was unfortunately killed during forceful evictions in Mukuru Kwa Reuben slums, has been buried at Lang'ata cemetery in a solemn ceremony.

As demolitions took place, Joseph was in their house, and the house collapsed on him, killing him instantly.

His devastated mum was traumatised by the sight of her son lying on the ground, covered by a leso.

In an Instagram post by comedian turned philanthropist Eric Omondi, Joseph's mum was shown dressed in black and flanked by well-wishers who had come to support her on her worst day ever.

Well-wishers raise KSh 150k for Mukulu

"The boy walking in front of the Casket is Emmanuel; he was Joseph's best friend. They were together when the demolitions brought down the walls and crashed his friend; he was lucky," said Omondi.

"We laid Joseph to rest today at Langata; his mother is not okay at all. We have paid one year's rent for and also bought household items for her. A total of KSh 150,000 has been left in the account for her so that she can open a business when she's ready. We call upon the government to compensate this woman because her son was allegedly murdered by government bulldozers. Thank you team sisi kwa sisi. God bless you," he added.

Mum cries after ailing son is killed in Mathare

in another story, a woman who had gone to purchase medicine for her son suffering from sickle cell anaemia was devastated when she returned to find him dead.

When she returned, the 17-year-old had died, and the police reportedly wanted to bury him at the site before vanishing from the scene.

While pleading for the release of his body, she accused the government of being responsible for her son's sudden death.

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Virginia Mukulu flanked by Eric Omondi and well-wishers going to buryJoseph and next frame shows her in the new house.

Mathare woman breaks down as she narrates how her son was crushed to

Mathare Woman in Tears as Son Is Killed During Demolitions