SHERYL ADHIAMBO: Autopsy Reveals What Killed The KMTC Student
A postmortem examination revealed that Cheryl Adhiambo, a 21-year-old student at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), died from a single gunshot wound to the head.
Police allegedly shot Cheryl during an operation in Huruma.
Two pathologists examined Adhiambo’s head and discovered that the bullet entered from the left side and exited from the rear, rupturing the brain cavity.
Autopsy results indicate that first-year college student Sheryl Adhiambo died from a single gunshot wound to the head, with the bullet causing fatal injuries.#TV47NewsNow @linda_alela pic.twitter.com/FF0jtVNcAJ
— TV 47 Digital (@tv47digital) February 10, 2026
The pathologists, Grace Midigo and Simon Omuok, determined that the injuries were deadly and that she could not have survived the ordeal.
Adhiambo was allegedly shot on the evening of February 7 during a police pursuit of suspected robbers in the Huruma estate, causing disruption in the area.
Following the revelation of the postmortem findings, protestors and political actors demanded justice and accountability for the officer involved in the shooting.
The mother broke down in tears as she explained why her daughter was at their fish stall and recalled the painful moment she received the news of her death. 💔
— The Kiambu Magazine (@kiambu_magazine) February 9, 2026
21-year-old Sheryl Adhiambo, a KMTC student, was shot dead in Huruma#JusticeForSherylAdhiambo pic.twitter.com/AH4r1nGlPO
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) acknowledged that it has sent a Rapid Response Team to investigate the event.
IPOA stated that the team is actively gathering evidence, questioning witnesses, and analyzing relevant documents to determine the circumstances behind Adhiambo’s death.
In a separate report, the National Police Service (NPS) described the events leading up to the shooting.
According to authorities, earlier that day, a complainant claimed to Huruma authorities Station that he had been attacked by five young men he knew, robbed of a silver chain and KSh1,800 in cash, and threatened with death.
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Officers responding to the report arrested two suspects, with further investigations leading to the arrest of two additional suspects later in the evening.
Police said that during the second arrest, one of the suspects raised an alarm, prompting nearby youths to stone officers in an attempt to disrupt the operation.
The NPS stated that officers fired warning shots into the air to disperse the crowd, during which Adhiambo was fatally shot.
The service urged residents to allow due process to take its course and to refrain from further acts of lawlessness to help de-escalate tensions and restore calm as investigations continue.
SHERYL ADHIAMBO: Autopsy Reveals What Killed The KMTC Student
