Joseph Ndung'u and Kennedy Gitau's funeral service was aborted. [Jane Mugambi, Standard]

The mourners accused the police of laxity, claiming that the brothers' killer was known.

 Kiamanyeki villagers storm Wang'uru Police Station. [Jane Mugambi, Standard]

Ndungu and Gitau were killed in unclear circumstances on February 5, 2023, in Gategi area where they owned land at the border counties of Kirinyaga and Embu.

 Residents protest the murder of Joseph Ndung'u and Kennedy Gitau. [Jane Mugambi, Standard]

While addressing the mourners in a meeting, Senator Kamau Murango appealed for calm and called for the transfer of security officers for failing to act on the residents' grievances.