Your stomachs are almost bursting! Angry Kenei’s father scolds leaders present at son’s burial | AUDIO

John Chesang, the father of the Late Sergeant Kipyegon Kenei, has urged Kenyan leaders to push for satisfactory remuneration of police officers, saying the law enforcement agents are suffering in silence due to poor pay.

Speaking at the burial of the late Kenei, who -- until his death was an AP officer stationed at Deputy President William Ruto’s Harambee House Annex Office -- Chesang urged the leaders present at the event in Chemasis Village in Rongai Sub-County to even consider taking pay-cuts if increasing the salaries of police officers was a tall order.

Some of the leaders who were present at the ceremony include: Deputy President William Ruto, Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika, Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri, Nakuru Woman Representative Liza Chelugui and Mogotio legislator Daniel Tuitoek.

“Our tears won’t end in vain, my son’s blood wasn’t shed in vain. If you were involved in the death of this young man in one way or the other, be assured that the deceased’s blood will follow you to your grave,” said Chesang.

“And to the leaders, who are here, take pay-cuts so that you can remunerate police officers well. These law enforcement officers are going through a lot of financial burdens. It is sad that the officers are suffering yet, you people [leaders] are eating and getting satisfied to the extent your stomachs are almost bursting,” stated Chesang, adding: “I have nothing personal against you, leaders.”

Sergeant Kenei was found dead in his Imara Daima house on February 20, with a gunshot wound in his chin.

DCI boss, George Kinoti, has since said the 33-year-old was murdered in cold blood, sentiments echoed by Kenei’s family, who wants justice served.

Kenei leaves behind a wife and two children.