The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the fatal shooting of a man named George Gathu Matheri in Karatina Town, Nyeri County, allegedly by a police officer from Karatina Police Station.

• The incident occurred around 11pm on Sunday in Mathira East Sub-County, following a confrontation with officers on patrol.
• The police officer suspected of firing the fatal shot has been arrested and detained, awaiting court arraignment.
• The shooting led to heightened tension, with residents reportedly barricading the Nairobi–Karatina highway and vandalizing property.