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LSK sues police officer over death of Rex Masai during tax protests

Coffin bearing the body of Rex Kanyike Masai during his burial ceremony at Kamuthanga Secondary School in Machakos County on July 5, 2024. [John Muia, Standard]

The Law Society of Kenya has sued an officer it alleges was behind the death of Rex Masai in a case where it wants the court to stop the Inspector General of Police from deploying officers in civilian clothes to quell protests.

Rex was silenced by a bullet on June 18 during protests against the Finance Bill 2024.

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