The National Police Service (NPS) has appealed for calm in Huruma, Nairobi, following violent clashes on Saturday, February 7, 2026, which resulted in the death of a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student and the torching of two vehicles. The unrest began after police arrested robbery suspects, leading to hostilities and a tragic fatality.

• One KMTC student died after police fired shots during crowd dispersal.
• The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) has initiated investigations.
• The incident stemmed from a robbery report where a member of the public was robbed of Ksh1,800 and a silver chain.