1. The Night the Lights Went Out in Sector 361B
The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, February 7, 2026. Sheryl Adhiambo, a first-year student at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), was reportedly at her mother’s shop in Huruma Ngei when the environment turned chaotic.
The Police Version: Initial reports suggest that officers from the Huruma Police Post were in pursuit of suspected robbers. During the high-speed chase through the narrow, crowded alleys of Sector 361B, a “stray bullet” allegedly struck Sheryl.
The Witness Rebuttal: Residents tell a different story. Eyewitnesses allege that the officer fired into a group of people without due regard for civilian safety. They argue that Sheryl was not “caught in crossfire” but was the victim of reckless, indiscriminate use of lethal force.
2. IPOA Steps In: The Rapid Response
By Sunday afternoon, the tension had boiled over, prompting IPOA to deploy its Rapid Response Team.
Forensic Evidence: Investigators have already cordoned off the shop where Sheryl was killed, collecting spent cartridges and analyzing the trajectory of the bullet.
Ballistic Testing: The service firearms used by the officers on duty that night have been seized for ballistic examination to identify exactly which rifle fired the fatal shot.
The Timeline: IPOA has promised a preliminary report by the end of the week, with Vice Chairperson Ann Wanjiku Mwangi stating, “The authority will ensure that no stone is left unturned in determining whether this was a case of justifiable use of force or criminal negligence.”
3. A Community in Flames: The Aftermath of Grief
The death of a “young medic-to-be” has sparked some of the most violent protests seen in Huruma in years.
Burned Vehicles: On Sunday, February 8, angry residents and fellow KMTC students set fire to at least three vehicles and pelted the Huruma Police Post with stones, demanding the immediate arrest of the officer involved.
Business Paralyzed: As of this morning, many shops in Huruma remain shuttered. The KMTC student body has officially called for a boycott of classes until the Ministry of Interior provides a concrete plan for student safety in Nairobi’s informal settlements.
