Police have launched investigations following the death of a police officer attached to the Diplomatic Police Unit whose body was discovered inside his rented house in Kasarani, Nairobi.
The officer, identified as Police Constable David Sigfrid Ng’ang’a, was found dead on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after residents reported hearing a loud disturbance from a residential building along Sports View Drive near Mount Olive School.
According to police reports, authorities were alerted at approximately 2:30 p.m., prompting a response from officers, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and Scene of Crime personnel.
Body Found Inside Locked House
Investigators gained access to the house after discovering it had been locked from the inside. The officer was found unresponsive inside the residence, and a service firearm was recovered at the scene.
Police said there were no immediate signs of forced entry into the house.
The scene was documented and processed by forensic experts as part of ongoing investigations aimed at establishing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officer Served in Diplomatic Police Unit
Documents recovered at the residence identified the deceased as an officer attached to the Diplomatic Police Unit and reportedly assigned to provide security services linked to a Member of Parliament from Wundanyi Constituency.
His body was transferred to a mortuary pending a post-mortem examination and further investigations.
Growing Concern Over Mental Health Challenges
The incident has once again drawn attention to the mental health challenges facing law enforcement officers in Kenya.
Security experts and mental health advocates have repeatedly raised concerns about the psychological pressures associated with police work, including exposure to trauma, demanding working conditions, and occupational stress.
Authorities continue to encourage officers facing emotional or psychological difficulties to seek professional support and utilize available counseling services.
Police have stated that investigations into the officer’s death remain ongoing.
