This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
On June 8, 2020, Mathare residents in Nairobi, Kenya, took to the streets to protest police brutality, a long-standing issue that has plagued the community for years.
The protests were sparked by allegations of excessive force and human rights abuses by the police, which have led to numerous deaths and injuries among residents.
As the residents marched through the streets, they carried banners and chanted slogans demanding justice and an end to police brutality.
The protests were a call to action for the government to address the systemic issues within the police force and to hold officers accountable for their actions.
Mathare residents have long been vocal about their grievances against the police, and the recent protests were a manifestation of their frustration and determination to bring about change.
