Kisii Anti-finance bill protestor who went missing found dead at city mortuary

The search for one of their own came to a tragic end for a family in Kisii County when they located the lifeless body of their missing son at City Mortuary in Nairobi.
Dancun Onsongo, a 26-year-old fruit vendor who disappeared during the youth-led street protests against President William Ruto's administration in Mlolongo, Machakos County, was last seen alive on July 2, 2024.
His family, after an exhaustive search through hospitals and police stations, finally found his body on July 5 at City Mortuary. Sadly, they discovered him with burns on his face and chest, possibly caused by an explosion of a teargas canister during the protests.

His neighbours said that he left his house on the fateful day, saying he was going to witness how the protests were happening. Once on the road, it is said that he was motivated and joined the huge crowd of protesters on the street," said Geofrey Mokoro, a relative.

According to the family, Onsongo's neighbors attempted to convince him not to participate in the protests, but he chose to ignore their advice.

He never returned!" said Mr Mokoro.

The deceased, who hailed Amabuko sub Location, was the first born in a family of 10. According to his parents, burial plans have stalled as the family does not have money.

I am asking the government to help me bury my son. I have nothing. Dancun was my support system," pleaded Ms Grace Kwamboka, the late's mother.

"I believed that the high cost of living and lack of employment are the reasons that pushed him to join the street protests," said his father.

"May the government listen to our children and may President William Ruto be sympathetic with suffering families," said Ms Nyakerario.