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A civilian firearm holder shot and wounded himself as he argued with a security guard while another holder has been disarmed and arrested after he shot and injured two people in a separate incident.

Police said Robert Kiptoo on Monday night approached a barrier outside the Hilton Hotel along City Hall Way in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) demanding to use it to enter the premises.

The guard at the barrier informed him the area was for exit only and directed him to use the right direction on Mama Ngina Street.

The motorist however demanded the barrier to be opened and stepped out of his car, drew his pistol and threatened to shoot the guard.

He then went back to the car before a single gunshot was heard. Officers who rushed to the scene said Kiptoo had accidentally discharged one round from his pistol, shooting himself in the right leg above the knee.

The officers confiscated his Ceska pistol with eight rounds of ammunition, and also recovered one spent cartridge. The victim was taken by his wife and admitted in stable condition as police launched investigations. He is likely to face charges including mishandling weapon and disorderly conduct.

In another case on Monday, a gun holder shot and wounded two people after an argument over a debt in Kiserian, Kajiado county.
Police said businessman Godfrey Ntapaiyia, 54, a businessman in the area, was arguing with his two friends when it escalated into a physical confrontation.

Ntapaiyia is said to have drawn his gun and shot the two. One victim was shot on the left hand and right leg while the second one sustained a gunshot wound to the left leg.

Officers rushed to the scene and disarmed him of the Ceska pistol loaded with five rounds of ammunition. “The victims were rushed to Toipan Medical Center, where they were treated and later discharged in stable condition.”

Reports indicate there has been an increase in misuse of guns by some holders both civilian and security.

Last week, a licensed gun holder shot and wounded a boy while chasing a gang that had raided and stole property from his shop in Kawangware, Nairobi.

The man is under probe over the issue. His weapon was confiscated as part of the probe into the incident.

Investigations have also revealed that despite the tough conditions for acquiring civilian firearms in Kenya, some holders of questionable past have managed to secure the licences.