Policeman arrested over motorcycle taxi rider's death

A policeman has been arrested in connection with the killing of a motorcyclist taxi operator in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.

The as-yet unnamed officer is expected to appear in court later on Thursday.

He is being treated as a suspect in the killing of Daniel Mburu, who had taken a child that had almost drowned for treatment at a local hospital.

Mr Mburu was accosted by guards for riding his motorcycle to the emergency sector, and after a scuffle the police were called.

It was during that commotion that he was fatally shot in the chest.