For the second day in a row, residents of the London estate in Nakuru West have taken to the streets to protest fatal shooting of a resident identified as Duncan Nderitu Mwangi by police in broad daylight on Monday over a bribery dispute.

The local was shot when a mission to arrest drug traffickers by police turned confrontational leading to locals hurling stones at the officers. Residents have vowed to continue with protests until accountability is achieved.

Despite security remaining tight and anti-riot police officers patrolling the area, the demonstrations have paralyzed business operations and disrupted normal activities in the area. Shops remain closed due to fear of looting and vandalism.

“Tunataka tu amani baina ya polisi na raia manake hatuwezi kukaa bila polisi, wezi watakuwa wengi,” said one local.

Transport too has been hamped along the Nakuru-Kabarak highway as the outrage has led to drivers seeking long alternative routes for their respective journeys.

“No car is coming in or out, we are stuck here and this is the main road that connects Eldama Ravine, Eldoret, Nakuru and even Nairobi so we don’t understand how the government is really working, my vehicle has already been hit,” a truck driver lamented.

According to authorities, a police officer sustained head injuries during the altercation and was receiving treatment in a hospital in Nakuru county. They have also confirmed 10 officers involved in the incident were disarmed and detained pending investigations.

“All officers have been subjected to investigations. The firearms have been taken for ballistic analysis. All officers are under arrest,” Nakuru County Police Commander Michael Mwaura said.

Local leaders efforts to calm down the situation has not led to any meaningful breakthrough.