Distressed Mum of KMTC Student Allegedly Shot Dead by Police Tearfully Speaks "Nimeteseka Na Yeye"

A family in Huruma Estate, Nairobi, is struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of their daughter, a 22-year-old Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student who was allegedly killed by a stray police bullet.

The young woman, Sheryl Achieng’, died on Saturday, February 8, after being shot in the head during a police chase in the area.

Her death has shocked residents and sparked protests, with many demanding accountability from security officers.

According to her mother, Sheryl had spent the day helping at their small fish business, which supports the family.

Like many weekends before, she was cleaning and frying fish to attract customers and earn extra money for her personal school expenses.

The grieving mother said she was not at the stall when the incident happened. She only received a distressing call from a neighbour informing her that her daughter had been shot.

“I asked if she had done anything wrong. I was told she was just working when the shooting happened,” the mother said while fighting back tears.

She described Sheryl as a disciplined and focused student who was close to completing her course. The young woman had big dreams and often spoke about helping her family once she secured a job.

“She always told me to stay strong for a few years so she could finish school and later support her siblings,” the mother recalled.

Witnesses claimed the fatal bullet was fired by a police officer who was pursuing a suspected thief.

Unfortunately, the shot missed the target and struck the student, killing her instantly.

The incident angered Huruma residents, who took to the streets to protest. Demonstrators blocked roads, lit bonfires, and destroyed property, accusing the police of using excessive force in crowded residential areas.

Some residents also alleged that the officer involved had been mentioned in previous complaints and called on authorities to take firm action.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has since launched investigations into the matter.

Human rights activists and community leaders have also stepped in to help the family follow up the case and ensure due process is followed.

Rights groups have raised concern over the continued use of live bullets during police operations in populated neighbourhoods, warning that innocent lives are at risk.