Rex Masai, 29, was tragically shot during anti-government protests in Nairobi on June 20, 2024. The peaceful demonstrations escalated into chaos when police used excessive force, leading to Rex being hit by a bullet in his left thigh. Despite his friend’s attempt to rush him to the hospital, he did not survive. Rex, who worked at a casino after struggling to find a job as an architect, was described as a disciplined, caring young man, deeply missed by his family.