A funeral was held on Friday 13 August for two Kenyan brothers allegedly beaten to death by police for violating a coronavirus curfew.

The two brothers Benson Njiru, 22, and Emmanuel Mutura, 19, died over a week ago.

Witnesses say they were beaten to death by police after they were arrested for violating curfew rules.

The brothers had earlier that day opened a small pork business at the market and according to their mother, they had very good sales.

Leaders from different political groups gathered at the brothers’ parents’ home in Kithangari Village, Embu North Sub-County, to condole the deceased’s family.

The brothers were buried in a single grave, per family's wishes.

This footage was filmed and produced 13 August 2021.

The two brothers Benson Njiru, 22, and Emmanuel Mutura, 19, died over a week ago after they were clobbered to death moments after they were arrested for violating curfew rules. Witnesses say they watched in horror as one of the boys was hit on the head using a baton, while his brother who returned to rescue him met similar fate.
The brothers had earlier that day opened a small pork business at the market and according to their mother, they had very good sales. Leaders from different political divides gathered at the brothers’ parents’ home in Kithangari Village, Embu North Sub-County to condole with the deceased’s family. The brothers, Njiru and Mutura, were buried in one grave as per family wishes.