victims of police brutality Stories

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.

DPP recommends murder charge against police officer Klinzy Barasa who shot mask vendor Boniface Kariuki
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

The court has, however, released his co-accused, Duncan Kiprono, from police custody due to a lack of evidence.

Boniface Kariuki’s final call: A mother’s warning, a son’s promise, a nation’s shame
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Kariuki’s family appealed for support from the public to help them give him a dignified send-off.

Kenya police brutality: It will take more than laws, public anger to change behaviour
The Conversation  |  Jun 26, 2025

Excesses by the National Police Service have prompted action in the past. Repressive laws have been repealed and mechanisms are in place to identify,...

Civil society raises alarm over 49 police killings since January
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

In a joint statement, the group said the numbers reflected a pattern of violence by security officers targeting unarmed civilians, with 22 deaths repo...

Maraga urges June reflection for police brutality victims, links Gen Z protests to Madaraka Day ideals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Calling for a revival of national values, Maraga said he would stand with the youth during what has come to be known as Gen Z Revolution Month.

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