Police Brutality Stories

Kenya’s policing reforms: Progress, challenges and negative public perception
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

The brutality by police officers, coupled with the ever-present and corrosive corruption undermines public trust.

Raila's ODM at a crossroads as government it supports seeks to silence dissent
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 31, 2024

Despite Nyong'o's stand, the party has not officially called out its members who are publicly supporting ongoing police excesses and contravention of...

KNCHR slams police for violence on anti-abduction protesters, vows to take action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

In a statement, KNCHR condemned the violent dispersal of demonstrators by police, terming the actions unnecessary and disproportionate.

Police arrest Senator Omtatah, several other activists during anti-abduction demos
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 30, 2024

Senator Omtatah vowed to return to the streets if those abducted were not released.

Fresh protests put Kenyan police on focus over brutal handling of public dissent
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 30, 2024

In true reflection of the concerns raised by Kenyans, the country is back to the dark days of arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and killings.

Anti-abduction demos: Protesters clash with police as demonstrations take off in Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 30, 2024

A tense atmosphere engulfed the city streets where the protesters were gathered as police on several occasions tried to stop the protests without succ...

DP Kindiki: I take no responsibility for police actions during June protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 19, 2024

Kindiki emphasised that law enforcement's role in violent encounters is governed by the law, and he has no reason to be held accountable for the polic...

Rights groups slam police transfers as inadequate in addressing brutality during anti-femicide protest
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 17, 2024

The two senior officers were transferred on Tuesday morning in a surprise move following Inspector General Douglas Kanja's directive last week.

Police actions on anti-femicide protesters were uncalled for- Interior PS
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 12, 2024

The police's actions also drew criticism from Amnesty Kenya and the Law Society of Kenya who issued a joint statement condemning the disruption of the...

Kenya classified as 'repressed' due to police brutality during Gen Z protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

According to CIVICUS, the violent suppression of demonstrations, which left at least 60 people dead and over 1,000 arrested, marked a severe curtailme...

Details of leaked PLO Lumumba's letter to President Ruto on issues plaguing Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 27, 2024

He goes on to call on the president to act on rebuilding public trust, re-examine the regime, and attune it to the country’s reality.

Ruto directs new police IG Douglas Kanja to shield NPS from manipulation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 19, 2024

He urged Kanja to uphold the integrity of the police force and ensure equal treatment for all citizens under the law.

National Assembly approves Kanja for appointment as Police Inspector General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

Kanja brings nearly four decades of law enforcement experience to his new role.

LSK files petition seeking justice for victims of police brutality during 2023 protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2024

The protests, which began in 2023, were triggered by the removal of subsidies on essential goods such as maize flour and petroleum, leading to widespr...

Police brutality: Protest victims’ tales of pain, uncertain future
Hanifa Adan  |  Aug 09, 2024

Victims of the reckless shootings and their families are now facing hard times as their lives have permanently changed

Tasks awaiting next Attorney General in wake of anti-government protests
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 31, 2024

One of the mandates of Oduor as the AG will be to promote human rights and implement the Constitution, and access to justice including through the pro...

Kenya Police FC vs Vipers SC match faces backlash over human rights concerns
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 25, 2024

The friendly match between Kenya Police FC and Uganda's Vipers SC, intended to celebrate the inaugural Vipers Day, has become a flashpoint of controve...

IPOA completes probe into police brutality cases amid public pressure
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 18, 2024

The authority is mandated to probe police misconduct, deaths, and serious injuries caused by police action.

Interior Ministry announces new measures to curb lawlessness during protests
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 16, 2024

Organisers of public gatherings will also be required to notify the police of their intentions, including the location of their activities as required...

Don't disregard constitution over isolated cases of demo infiltration by goons, state told
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 03, 2024

Article 19 and several other organisations want leaders in the security sector to act in the public's interest, facilitating the freedom to assemble,...