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June 19, 2025
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Court allows 15-day detention of 2 police officers accused of shooting hawker

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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