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Anglican Church calls for compensation for protest victims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

Ole Sapit condemned the use of excessive force by police during demonstrations, particularly alleged shoot-to-kill or shoot-to-maim orders.

UK, Netherlands condemn police brutality in Nairobi, demand independent probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

The statements followed widespread outrage after a police officer was captured on video shooting a protester at close range during a demonstration cal...

Autopsy reveals man allegedly shot by State House aide’s bodyguard suffered multiple gunshot wounds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

Mohamed Keinan, a police officer attached to State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, is alleged to have shot Langat several times on Sunday night in...

KNCHR dismisses Ruto's claim of fake data on alleged Githurai killings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2024

In a statement following the president’s interview, the commission clarified that it did not issue any statement regarding the Githurai incident since...

All Saints Cathedral demands apology from police boss over protest violence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2024

Rev. Canon Evans Omollo said he was outraged that anti-riot officers lobbed teargas canisters and fired live bullets in the church compound, harming s...

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