The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched a probe into the shooting incident in Huruma, Nairobi, that left a 21-year-old Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student dead.

In a statement issued on Monday, February 9, 2026, IPOA Vice Chairperson Ann Wanjiku Mwangi said the authority had on Sunday, February 8, deployed a Rapid Response Team from its Nairobi Regional Office to commence the investigations.

“The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on Sunday, 8th February 2026, deployed a Rapid Response Team from its Nairobi Regional Office to commence investigations into a fatal shooting incident that occurred on the evening of 7th February 2026 in the Huruma area of Nairobi County, in which Ms. Sheril Adhiambo, a 21-year-old student, lost her life, allegedly during a police pursuit of robbery suspects,” Mwangi stated.

Mwangi further noted that IPOA investigators are actively gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analysing available samples and exhibits to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

“Investigations are currently underway, with IPOA investigators actively gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analysing available samples and exhibits to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting, with a view to informing subsequent recommendations to relevant agencies,” she stated.

“IPOA extends its condolences to the family of Ms. Sheril Adhiambo, calls for calm, and assures the public and the bereaved family of its commitment to conducting independent, impartial, and thorough investigations to establish culpability and ensure accountability.”

Huruma shooting

Tension gripped Huruma over the weekend after police fatally shot a 21-year-old KMTC student who has been identified as Sheryl Adhiambo.

Reports indicated that the incident happened during a police operation on Saturday evening, February 7, 2026.

The incident sparked protests that quickly turned violent, with residents clashing with officers, throwing stones, and setting vehicles on fire.

Police launch probe

As a result, the National Police Service (NPS) has since launched a probe into the shooting incident.

In a statement issued on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the police said a member of the public had reported to Huruma Police Station at around 08:00 on Saturday that five young men had attacked him, robbed him of a silver chain and Ksh1,800, and threatened his life.

Officers arrested two men of interest at the scene, and further enquiries led to two more arrests around 19:30.

During the second arrest, police said, one person raised an alarm and incited nearby youths.

“The group threw stones and other projectiles at officers, obstructing the arrest,” the statement read.

Officers fired warning shots into the air. Soon after, reports emerged that a member of the public had suffered fatal injuries in the confrontation. Chaos followed, with two vehicles set on fire on Sunday.

The NPS said it has launched a full documentation and accountability process.