Meru University of Science and Technology Students Association secretary general Evans Njoroge joins the league of many other Kenyans who died mysteriously.
The 22-year-old student leader was allegedly shot dead by a General Service Unit (GSU) police officer, on February 27, when he led his fellow students in a demonstration against a school fee hike by the university administration.
According to lawyer Nelson Havi, who has since offered to aid Njoroge's family in pursuit for justice pro bono, the officer is a Meru-based cop named Kiptanui.
With many calling upon the state to take up the matter and ensure that justice is served to the family, here are the two lessons we can grasp from Njoroge's short life;
1. Leadership knows no age
At only 22 years of age, the slain leader had already made a name for himself as a great representative of his people.
He did not need any experience to lead, he did it and was good at it and lost his life while serving the people.
2. Kenyans now need to shun successive leadership and go for young and fresh leaders
Kenyans should now opt for fresh brains in the leadership scene.
With a new generation coming up to claim a portion of these slots, especially the top political posts, most Kenyans have been hesitant to elect them.
Taking a close look into the Njoroge issue, it is now clear that the nation has a new group of leaders waiting for the green light to take over, a group that seem more determined and able to help the nation achieve its dreams.
Njoroge was laid to rest at his parents home in Longonot within Nakuru county on Thursday.