The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the deaths of two people who died from gunshot wounds during protests in Embu County on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
According to reports, the protest took place outside Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Mbeere North Sub-county.
Residents took to the streets because they were angry about the poor state of the hospital, where they complained about shortages of essential drugs, lack of staff, and bad service delivery.
In a statement on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, IPOA claimed that the officers responded to the demonstration and tried to restore public order.
During the incident, two people sustained fatal gunshot injuries while several others received various injuries.
In a statement, IPOA confirmed that it has sent a Rapid Response Team to the area which will gather information and establish exactly what happened.
The Authority acts under the IPOA Act, which requires it to investigate deaths and injuries caused by police action.
“Where fault is established, the Authority shall make appropriate recommendations, including but not limited to prosecution. The Authority condoles with the families and friends of those who lost their lives and wishes those who were injured a full recovery”, part of the statement read.
IPOA further urged residents to stay calm and let the law take its course.
