Two officers and three civilians have been injured after a gun belonging to an officer from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) accidentally discharged live bullets at the Bungoma Law Courts.

Judiciary spokesperson Paul Ndemo said the incident happened during the hearing of a criminal matter at around 10:50am on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Ndemo the DCI officer was injured alongside a Kenya Prisons officer, and three civilians present at the court room.

” The Judiciary would like to notify the public of an incident that occurred at Bungoma Law Courts today. At 10:50am, during the hearing of a criminal matter in the High Court, a DCI officer’s firearm accidentally discharged a bullet, injuring him, a Kenya Prison’s Officer and three civilians,” Ndemo said.

Condition of the Injured

He stated that the five are undergoing treatment at the Bungoma Referral Hospital and in stable conditions with no serious injuries.

Ndemo said all the courts officials and the civilians who were at the court are safe and pledged to provide updates regarding the incident.

All the five were rushed to Bungoma Referral Hospital where they are undergoing treatment. They are all reported to be in stable condition. There were no serious injuries or fatalities.

“All court officials as well as members of the public at the Court are safe and there is therefore no need for alarm. The County security team has since visited the Courts and is assessing the situation.  The Judiciary will keep the public informed on the matter,” Ndemo said.

Monica Kivuti Shot in Court

This incident comes after the shocking courtroom shooting in June 2024, where Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti was fatally shot while presiding over a case at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi.

The assailant, Chief Inspector Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto, opened fire after the magistrate revoked bail for his wife, who had failed to appear in court.

In the chaos that followed, Magistrate Kivuti was critically injured, along with two police officers and a court orderly.

The shooter was immediately gunned down by fellow officers on the scene.

Magistrate Kivuti later succumbed to her injuries.

CJ Martha Koome. PHOTO/Judiciary