A 21-year-old man, Eric Muiruri, was fatally shot by police in Githurai on August 9, 2026, with a postmortem suggesting he may have been shot while surrendering.

• The postmortem indicated bullets entered from an elevated angle, supporting witness accounts that Muiruri was kneeling with his hands raised.
• Key individuals include the deceased, Eric Muiruri; his mother, Joyce Njoki; and witnesses who provided statements to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
• The shooting occurred outside the Airport Lounge entertainment joint after an altercation, sparking widespread anger and calls for an impartial investigation.