Karua demands answers over shooting of KMTC student in Huruma
By Mustafa Juma, February 9, 2026People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has demanded a probe into the shooting incident that left a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student dead in Huruma, Nairobi.
Taking to her official X account on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Karua said the incident is heartbreaking and that it requires answers.
“This is so heartbreaking and requires answers,” Karua stated.
Residents protest
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. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) arrived early Sunday morning to investigate. Police promised full cooperation.
“We acknowledge the tragic death of a young person during the skirmishes last evening,” the NPS statement said. It urged residents to allow transparency and accountability processes to unfold and to stop further lawlessness to de-escalate the situation.