A 30-year-old police constable was found dead inside the residential quarters of the Presidential Protection Unit (PEU) in Juja Sub-county, Kiambu County, on Wednesday, July 29.
The deceased has been identified as Police Constable Dennis Kibet Cheruiyot. Senior police officials, including the PEU deputy commandant and Juja sub-county police commander, along with crime scene investigators, responded promptly to the scene.
Evidence Recovered at the Scene
- A service firearm was recovered, with preliminary investigations indicating a single gunshot.
- A three-page handwritten note was found near the body, reportedly detailing personal struggles and final wishes, though authorities have not disclosed its contents.
Forensic teams processed the scene before Cheruiyot's body was taken to Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital mortuary for preservation pending a post-mortem examination.
Investigation and Context
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Juja has launched a formal inquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the officer's death.
This incident has raised concerns over a series of recent deaths among police officers in Kenya, often linked to psychological distress and depression. Calls for enhanced mental health support within the police service have intensified among welfare advocates and law enforcement observers.
Related Incident in Kisii
On the same day, another police officer, Marjorie Bosibori, was found dead inside a police station radio room in Kisii. She reportedly used an AK-47 rifle, which had been issued to her the previous evening for duty in Kisii Town. Investigations are ongoing.
