Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters Blocking Nairobi–Nanyuki Highway

According to reports, the residents were marching along the road with the body of a girl...

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Police used tear gas to disperse protesters who blocked the Nairobi–Nanyuki Highway on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, demonstrating against the mysterious death of a girl found in a pit latrine in Giagatika, Nyeri county. The protest involved residents marching with the victim's body, demanding justice.

Protests also occurred in Nairobi's Huruma estate on Saturday, February 7, after a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student was allegedly shot by a police officer.
The National Police Service (NPS) and the Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) are investigating both incidents.
The police officer involved in the Huruma incident reportedly fired shots while pursuing a suspected thief, leading to unintended injury.

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