Kenya: Police Blame Criminal Elements for Deadly Ishiara Protests As Ipoa Probe Begins

Kenya: Police Blame Criminal Elements for Deadly Ishiara Protests As Ipoa Probe Begins

Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has attributed the deadly violence witnessed during protests at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Embu County to criminal elements who allegedly hijacked an otherwise peaceful demonstration.

IG Douglas Kanja Recalls Embu OCS Over Ishiara Shooting

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos IG Douglas Kanja Recalls Embu OCS Over Ishiara Shooting Inspector General (IG) of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja, has recalled an Officer Commanding Station (OCS) in Embu following the fatal shooting of protesters in Ishiara. The recalling of the OCS followed an incident near  Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Embu County that left two dead on April 14. According to the NPS, the […] This…

Police regret death of 2 protesters shot during Embu demos, blame goons

Police regret Embu protest deaths, blaming goons for violence as IPOA investigates shooting at Ishiara Hospital during demonstrations over poor services.

NPS pledges cooperation with IPOA after fatal Embu protest shootings

The National Police Service has pledged cooperation with IPOA after two people were shot dead during protests in Mbeere North, Embu County.