The National Police Service (NPS) has recalled the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) in Ishiara following protests that resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Embu County.

• Two people were tragically killed and several others injured during protests against the poor state of services at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital.
• IG Kanja, the Inspector General National Police Service (IG-NPS), directed the immediate recall of the OCS and redeployment of other officers to ensure fair investigations.
• The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 14, when peaceful protests escalated after police intervention, allegedly involving the use of live ammunition.

The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has ordered the recall of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) in Ishiara, Embu County, following the fatal shooting of two people during protests.

• The incident occurred on April 14 in Mbeere North sub-county.
• The National Police Service is cooperating with an independent oversight body for a fair investigation.
• A special team of detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters has been dispatched to probe the shootings.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has identified politicians as the primary threat to national security, alleging their involvement in mobilizing youth for violent activities and undermining stability.

• Murkomen stated that politicians recruit young people as "goons and gangs," a trend he described as worsening.
• The Interior Cabinet Secretary made these remarks during a visit to the National Police College Embakasi.
• The comments come amidst rising incidents of unrest during protests, with demonstrators reportedly targeting security installations like police stations and Parliament.