Two police constables accused of shooting a hawker during a demonstration in Nairobi County will remain in custody for 15 days as investigations continue.
Constables Duncan Kiprono and Masinde Barasa were arraigned before Senior Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi on Thursday.
The court adopted a consent agreement between the prosecution and defence teams, allowing the officers to be held at Capital Hill Police Station without arguments being heard on the application.
“We adopt the compromise of the applicants; the respondents be remanded at Capital Hill Police Station for a period of 15 days,” ruled Magistrate Ekhubi.
Prosecuting counsel Victor Owiti informed the court that both parties had reached a consensus to hold the officers for 15 days, down from the 21 days initially requested by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
Defence lawyers Vincent Yegon and Abdulzhack also consented to the arrangement.
The case stems from an incident during a protest against the brutal killing of Albert Omondi Ojwang, during which the two officers allegedly opened fire, critically injuring a 22-year-old hawker.
The victim is currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenyatta National Hospital.
The case will be mentioned on July 3, 2025, to review the progress of investigations.
