A photo showing violence that occurred in Majengo, Shauri Moyo, Nairobi. Photo/Newsflash
By Newsflash Reporter
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on Thursday, 6 March, 2025, launched investigations into the deaths of two people and the serious injury of three others following a police shooting in Majengo, Shauri Moyo, Nairobi County.
According to IPOA, the first incident occurred on the night of March 4, 2025, around 8:40 p.m., near Majengo Social Hall. Police officers from Shauri Moyo Police Station were reportedly attempting to arrest a young suspect when the situation escalated.
Shot and seriously injured
The officers’ actions allegedly attracted a group of local youths, leading to a confrontation in which a young man, estimated to be between 17 and 20 years old, was shot and seriously injured.
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The victim was rushed to Kenyatta National and Referral Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment. His death sparked protests in Majengo on March 5, during which additional injuries were reported among both members of the public and police officers. The demonstrations also resulted in significant property damage, including the destruction of government buildings and vehicles.
In a statement, IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan confirmed that the Authority’s rapid response and forensic investigations team has been deployed to gather information about the incident. The team, which includes officers specializing in monitoring police conduct during public order operations, has already recorded key witness statements and attended one postmortem examination. A second postmortem is scheduled for March 6.
Condolences
“IPOA sends its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wishes a quick recovery to those injured,” Hassan said. “We urge citizens to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands.”
The Authority emphasized that its investigations are guided by its mandate under Section 6(a) of the IPOA Act, which requires the probe of disciplinary or criminal offenses committed by police officers. The agency assured the public of its commitment to conducting independent, impartial, and fair investigations.
Separately, IPOA also dispatched a team to monitor police conduct during ongoing demonstrations at the Kakuma refugee camp, underscoring its wider role in overseeing law enforcement during public unrest.
The investigation into the Majengo shooting remains ongoing as IPOA works to determine the full circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
