The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has confirmed that investigations are underway into two separate killings that occurred in Majengo, Nairobi.
These incidents, involving police officers from the Shauri Moyo Police Station, took place on March 4 and March 5, 2025.
On March 6, IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan released a statement detailing the ongoing investigation.
He confirmed that statements have been recorded, and while one postmortem examination has already been conducted, another is still pending.
The first of the two incidents occurred on March 4 at around 8:00 pm near the Majengo Social Hall.
According to IPOA, police officers were trying to arrest a young suspect when the situation quickly escalated, drawing in other youths from the area.
Hassan stated that during this escalation, a young man, aged between 17 and 20, was shot and seriously injured.
The IPOA chairperson emphasized that the team handling the investigation is working to gather all relevant information in order to fully understand the circumstances of the shooting, including how police officers dealt with the demonstrators.
“In line with Section 6(a) of the IPOA Act, which mandates the Authority to investigate complaints regarding any criminal or disciplinary offences by police officers, our rapid response and forensic investigation team, alongside officers specialized in monitoring police conduct during public order operations, have been deployed to handle the case,” Hassan explained.
In his statement, IPOA also urged the public to avoid any unlawful behavior and refrain from taking matters into their own hands.
Hassan reminded the public that the National Police Service Act and the Service’s standing orders clearly outline when police officers are permitted to use force.
Specifically, force should only be used if it is proportional to the situation, taking into account the seriousness of the offence and the resistance of the individual involved.
Police officers are always required to attempt non-violent methods before resorting to force.
The statement also highlighted that any police officer who uses force must immediately report it to their superior. Failing to report such incidents is considered a disciplinary violation.
Additionally, officers in uniform are required to wear a nametag or an identifiable service number that is clearly visible. Simply following a superior’s orders is not a valid excuse for the unlawful use of force.
Lastly, the IPOA emphasized that any police officer involved in an incident where force leads to serious injury or death must report it immediately to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.
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