Kind Kenyans Gift Safaricom Security Guard Locked outside during protests KSh 30k

• Jonathan Mutua Muoka went viral after a video of him guarding a Safaricom shop and employees during the protests went viral
• The video sparked mixed reactions among netizens, but many congratulated his selflessness during the chaotic demonstrations
• The Kenyan security guard shared emotionally with TUKO.co.ke that compassionate Kenyans sent him KSh 30,000

Nairobi - Every good deed deserves to be rewarded, and a bold man has become the recipient of the excellent work he did.

Nairobi security guard Jonathan Mutua (l) poses for a photo outside Safaricom shop. Kenya police officers looking at protesters during demos (r). Credit: Edwin Nganyi, Getty Images/Simon Maina. Source: Getty Images

Kind-hearted Kenyans have praised and rewarded Jonathan Mutua Muoka handsomely for his brave act.

When did Finance Bill protests take place?

During the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests on Tuesday, June 25, the security guard did not leave his watch.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, the security officer at one of Safaricom shops in Nairobi humbly said he was performing his duty.

"I locked my colleagues inside during the chaotic demonstrations as I remained outside. There was no way I could look at the shop with the metallic mesh and get inside, so I had to stay outside. For seven hours, I watched over the business and the precious lives in the shop. The only protective gear I had was my surgical mask.

It was my duty, and despite fearing for my life, I had to be courageous and firm not to leave the premises as other guards had. It was a chilling experience, hearing the shooting and being teargassed, but I never wavered. I stayed put until the colleagues left," he narrated.

I cannot express my gratitude, Jonathan Mutua

A video of Mutua outside his work area guarding the business went viral, and Kenyans expressed mixed reactions.

However, Mutua's bravery touched the hearts of many social media users who praised him.

They acknowledged it was brave of him not to run away as they applauded him and sent him cash gifts.

"Many people called me and gave me encouraging words. Others sent me money and so far i have received KSh 30,000. I cannot express my gratitude, but I was doing my job. Guarding what I had been entrusted with: the lives of my colleagues. I can only say it is God who protected me and even touched Kenyans to show theri appreciation through finances," he said.

Why did police officer pledge to resign?

Separately, a plainclothes police officer mourned the loss of his brother, who was fatally shot during protests over the Finance Bill.

The officer was seen crying inconsolably as he pledged to resign and return his police uniform in response to the incident.

Efforts to console the officer were unsuccessful as he continued to scream in anguish, pleading with the police to kill him as well.