The National Police Service (NPS) has broken its silence following a violent incident near Ishiara Level 4 Hospital in Embu County that left two people dead on April 14, 2026. In a statement on April 15, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja confirmed the fatalities and expressed condolences to the affected families, friends, and relatives.
Violent clashes between police officers and protesters in Mbeere North on Tuesday, April 14, left at least two people dead following demonstrations over poor health services at Ishihara Level 4 Hospital. Tensions escalated after a group of youths took to the streets, expressing anger over what they termed the continued neglect of the hospital. They