The family of Sammy Cullen Maina, a promising student at KCA University, was thrust into a nightmare when they discovered his body at the city mortuary.

Deep, agonizing wounds marked his body, a grim testament to the torture he endured before his untimely death.

Sammy had gone missing three weeks earlier after participating in a wave of protests that had swept through the city.

The demonstrations had been intense, culminating on June 25th, when a surge of angry youths stormed the parliament. In the chaos that ensued, Sammy vanished without a trace, leaving his family in a state of desperate uncertainty.

His death cast a dark shadow over the fate of others who had disappeared under similar circumstances.

Each day without news had been a torment for their families, who feared the worst with each passing hour.

Just days before Sammy’s body was found, the remains of another protester, Hazel Omondi, had been discovered in a quarry.

Hazel, a bright student at Kenyatta University, had also gone missing during the protests. A post-mortem examination revealed that she had died from drowning, adding another layer of tragedy to an already heartbreaking situation.

The deaths of Sammy and Hazel painted a grim picture of the unrest that had gripped the city, highlighting the brutal consequences faced by those who dared to raise their voices.

Their families, now bound by shared grief, sought answers and justice for their lost loved ones.

As the community mourned, the chilling reality of the violence and fear that had overtaken their lives became impossible to ignore.

The once vibrant spirit of the protests had been overshadowed by the stark reminder of the high price paid by those who stood on the front lines.