Kenya has witnessed a long history of police brutality and extrajudicial killings across successive regimes, with some of the most notable cases, including the death of Baby Samantha Pendo. Critics argue that while some leaders in Kenya’s current political space portray themselves as defenders of citizens’ rights and accuse their opponents of failing to address
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called for immediate action following the circulation of viral CCTV footage showing 11 police officers brutally assaulting 13 youths who were playing pool at a local establishment in Nandi County. In a statement dated Friday, January 16, 2026, Senator Cherargei urged the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to interdict