By Dr. Luchetu Likaka The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) was established as a critical pillar of police accountability in Kenya. Its mandate was clear: investigate police misconduct, promote professionalism within the National Police Service, and restore public confidence in law enforcement. More than a decade later, however, a growing number of Kenyans are questioning
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has explained why it has not been able to reach all victims of police brutality, citing budget constraints even as efforts to develop a national compensation framework continue. In a statement dated Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Commission said it is currently working on a framework for
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
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