We are forgotten: Erickson Mutysia’s mother makes heartbreaking plea for justice
Eric Mutysia's lifeless body became the defining image of the Gen Z revolution, symbolising several protesters who lost their lives during demonstrations against the Bill.
There's one image that comes to mind whenever the events leading to the invasion of Parliament last year, during protests against the Finance Bill 2024, are discussed.
It is the image of a slain man, Eric Kyalo Mutysia, lying down in a pool of blood along Parliament Road.
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Mutysia's lifeless body became the defining image of the Gen Z revolution, symbolising several protesters who lost their lives during demonstrations against the Bill.
One year later, the Eastleigh Voice sat down with Mutysia's mother, Caroline Nduku, to discuss how she is fairing since the brutal murder of her 25-year-old son.
"Mutysia was our breadwinner and a very hardworking person. His absence has made life so difficult for us. I don't believe we will ever get justice because no one has called us to hear our side of the story, to get justice. No leader has come to hear from us despite the massive promises that they made," lamented Nduku.
According to Nduku, the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) has gone silent on the status of the case, despite recording statements from victim families a year ago.
"IPOA had us record and write statements, making us believe that we would get justice. However, we have not heard from them again on that matter or any progress they have made or anybody apprehended over the killing of my son," said Nduku.
She disclosed that talks of victim compensation remain a mirage, and she now believes they are political gimmicks to feign concern and empathy.
"We have heard matters of having victims get compensated. However, we don't know who will do it and from which point of reference it will be done. We are in complete darkness regarding this matter," she added.
Reflecting on the cherished moments with his brother, James Munyao, expressed the family's deep loss, describing the 25-year-old as a loving and kind individual.
"If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told of a kind and loving brother. You had a heart of gold, I could write a million pages, but there is one thing that I would say is that just know how much I love you and miss you," said Munyao.
Eric Kyalo Mutysia is buried in Kisekini village, in Kathiani, Machakos County.
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