Court allows 15-day detention of 2 police officers accused of shooting hawker

The court, in adapting the consent, directed the matter be mentioned on July 3 to confirm the progress of the Investigations. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A Nairobi Court has granted a **15-day detention** for two police officers, accused of shooting an unarmed protester during recent demonstrations. The decision comes as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) wraps up its investigation.

The officers, Vincent Kiprono and Masinde Barasa, were presented before Senior Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi.
Prosecuting counsel Victor Owiti reached an agreement with defense lawyers for a shorter remand of **15 days** instead of the **21 days** requested by IPOA.
The accused are being investigated for shooting a hawker who is currently in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Intensive Care Unit.

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