A police officer who shot an unarmed hawker in Nairobi CBD on Tuesday, June 17, has been arrested.
In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said the Inspector-General of Police ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer involved.
“The National Police Service (NPS) has noted with great concern an incident involving the shooting of an unarmed civilian by a police officer using an anti-riot shotgun, within the Nairobi Central Business District on 17th June 2025.
“Following this incident, the Inspector-General National Police Service ordered the immediate arrest and arraignment in court of the involved officer. The said police officer has since been arrested,” the NPS said.
NPS confirmed that the victim was rushed to the hospital and is currently receiving medical treatment.
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The NPS also raised concerns about the presence of armed individuals within the protests, noting that they would be dealt with firmly.
“Furthermore, NPS has noted a group of goons armed with crude weapons, in today's protests within the CBD. The Service takes great exception and does not condone such unlawful groupings.
"Such individuals will be handled firmly, according to the law. Consequently, investigations have commenced to identify and deal with the criminals accordingly," the NPS added.
Earlier Tuesday, a man selling face masks in Nairobi’s CBD was shot in the head at point-blank range by the said police officer.
According to a video shared by Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, the unidentified man was going about his business when he was accosted by two uniformed police officers.
He was standing on the walkway as the two officers ran past, only to abruptly stop and confront him.
The footage shows one officer slapping the man across the face and as he tried to shield himself, the second officer struck him in the waist with the butt of a gun.
In a desperate attempt to escape, the man turned to flee.
However, one officer raised his weapon, aimed, and shot him in the head as he ran.
