KNCHR condemns case of police brutality witnessed during protests by Multimedia University students
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has denounced the violent treatment of Trevor Mureithi, a student at Multimedia University, during protests on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The incident, captured in a disturbing video, showed police officers assaulting Trevor amidst a student demonstration. “The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) condemns in the […]
‘Police who shot protesters must be arrested’ – Kalonzo
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has once again called for justice following the tragic deaths of youths during ongoing anti-government protests across the country. Speaking on Saturday, July 27, 2024, Kalonzo said those who killed peaceful protesters and destroyed businesses must be held accountable He insisted on seeing arrests and justice being served as a […]
High Court ruling marks major steps towards justice for Baby Pendo, 2017 post-election victims – Amnesty
Amnesty International Kenya has revealed that the victims of the 2017 post-election violence in Kenya will finally get justice after the recent court ruling. In a statement shared on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Irungu Houghton, Amnesty International Kenya’s Executive Director, announced that High Court Judge Kanyi Kimondo declared that 11 police commanders and officers have […]
‘You will find yourself in police cells, hospitals, and mortuaries’ – Didmus Barasa warns Gen Zs ahead of demos
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has warned Gen Zs against marching to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ahead of Tuesday, July 23, 2024, anti-government demonstrations. In a statement shared on his X account, Barasa cautioned that attempting to go to a restricted area like JKIA could lead to severe consequences. The legislator said that protesters […]
Nakuru journalists protest over shooting of Kameme TV reporter Wanjeri Kariuki
Journalists in Nakuru have taken to the streets to protest the shooting of Kameme TV reporter Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki. Bearing placards with messages like “reject killer police”, “justice for Cate” and “do not kill the messenger”, journalists in Nakuru took to the streets on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, to protest the shooting of Wanjeri by […]
‘You don’t have to kill’ – Senator Ledama condemns police brutality
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has condemned police brutality following the death of 24-year-old Rex Kanyike protester who succumbed to gunshot wounds on Thursday, June 20, 2024, during the ongoing anti-Finance Bill protest in Nairobi County. In a statement published on Friday, June 21, 2024, Ledama faulted the use of excessive force by police officers on […]
Police shoot former councillor for not wearing mask in Uasin Gishu
Former Kiptoror ward councillor Barnaba Lagat is fighting for his life at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret Uasin Gishu county after a police officer shot him in the chest leaving his left hand shattered for not wearing a mask. It is said that Lagat was shot yesterday evening at Kapsigilai trading centre by officers from Kapcherop police […]