Officers injured after teargas explodes during Finance Bill protests
Two police officers were seriously injured after a teargas canister exploded on them in Nairobi.
This happened following a mistake by a senior police officer not to release a detonated canister during the anti-Finance Bill protests costing him two hands.
A second female officer sustained serious chest injuries after the teargas canister exploded on them.
Chief Inspector David Maina was among the officers deployed to contain the protesters when he detonated a teargas canister outside Kencom opposite International Life House.
He, however, delayed releasing the canister after he detonated it. The canister exploded on him severely hurting his both hands.
Police said he lost both forearms in the incident.
His female colleague who was standing next to him sustained serious chest injuries in the incident.
They were both rushed to Nairobi West Hospital where Maina was taken to the theatre for an operation.
Officials said Maina needed a serious operation and possible replacement of his hands.
