UPDATE: At least four people are feared dead in Majengo, Nairobi, after an altercation between the police and residents protesting the shooting of two youth.
The unrest followed the shooting of two individuals allegedly by a police officer on the night of Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Earlier, Police officers engaged the protesters in running battles as they pitched camp near Shauri Moyo Police Station.
Among the two who were allegedly shot by the police officer was a 17-year-old with a disability, according to preliminary reports.
Protesters set two police vehicles on fire to spark tension in the area.
Protests Erupt Along Shauri Moyo Police Station in Majengo Area
Houses believed to belong to the officers based in Shauri Moyo Police Station were also torched by youth protesting against the killing of the residents in the Majengo-Gikomba market area.
Nearby estates adjacent to Majengo area like the Eastleigh were also affected by the standoff.
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The standoff affected businesses in the area including Eastleigh, Gikomba, Kamkunji and Shauri Moyo.
In addition, traffic flow along Jogoo Road, Shauri Moyo, and areas near Gikomba Market was also disrupted.
The death of the young individuals has sparked reactions across various social media platforms.
Kenyans React to the Deaths of Youths Allegedly Shot by a Police officer
Kenyans led by Kamukunji Mp Yusuf Hassan have since condemned the action of the police officer. In a statement, Hassan said:
“The senseless killing of Ibrahim Ramadhan, a 16-year-old youth with disabilities, is a tragedy that deeply saddens and angers me.
I strongly condemn the murder of Ibrahim, who was shot in the head by a police officer in Majengo yesterday evening and died shortly after being taken to the hospital. His life, full of potential, was cruelly cut short. This is not an isolated incident. Ibrahim’s death highlights the urgent need for accountability and justice within the national police service. I demand a swift and thorough investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) into this horrific act. The officer responsible must be apprehended and held accountable for his actions.”
Social media user Ali expressed, “It’s not right to take someone’s life, regardless of their mistakes. My condolences to the family and the entire community.”
Another user, David Amukoywa, raised concerns about the mental health of police officers.
He stated, “Shouldn’t we consider adding psychological tests for our police officers during recruitment instead of focusing solely on their physical attributes? Just yesterday evening, one police officer, using a tax-funded firearm, ended the life of a young minor due to his incompetence and/or negligence.
Areas like Gikomba, Majengo, Shauri Moyo, and California have become no-go zones in the pursuit of justice.”
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Another user by the name Aruji Sirikal said, “Something needs to be done to bridge the gap between society and the men in uniform. We can’t coexist like this; we need to take action.”
Data released by Amnesty International on September 25, 2024, indicates that over 50 Kenyans have been killed by gunfire from police since June 2024 protests against the Finance Bill 2024.
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