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April 15, 2026
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NPS pledges cooperation with IPOA after fatal Embu protest shootings

NPS pledges cooperation with IPOA after fatal Embu protest shootings

The National Police Service has pledged cooperation with IPOA after two people were shot dead during protests in Mbeere North, Embu County...

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The National Police Service (NPS) has pledged full cooperation with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) following the fatal shooting of two individuals during protests in Mbeere North on April 14. The protests were reportedly over the deteriorating state of Ishiara Level 4 Hospital.

  • Two people were killed when police allegedly opened fire on demonstrators.
  • The NPS stated that the demonstration "degenerated into criminal acts and violence."
  • Former Attorney General Justin Muturi condemned the killings and called for an immediate, transparent probe into who gave the orders.

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