By Mercy Imali
The Public has been warned to keep off State House. This follows the shooting of a 25 year old “trespasser’ on Monday evening. The incident occurred at 4.05pm.
The suspect was booked at Kileleshwa Police Station under OB No. 39 before he was taken to KNH for treatment
State House spokesperson Kanze Dena-Mararo said, “We take this opportunity to remind the public that State House is a designated protected area under the Protected Areas Act. For that reason no person is allowed access to the premise without the permission of the prescribed authority,”
She added that investigations are underway to establish the motive of the trespass saying appropriate action will be taken upon conclusion.
Brian Kibet Bera, a 25-year-old JKUAT student was shot by officers manning State House, Nairobi, after trespassing.
He had climbed over one of the State House gates, and was shot after he drew a knife when he was challenged to stop.