This archive report was first published on 6 August 2019.
On a fateful day in Nairobi, 17-year-old Carliton Maina's life was cut short by a police bullet. His mother, still grappling with the loss, believes her son was murdered. This tragic incident is not an isolated case, but rather a symptom of a deeper issue plaguing Kenya - the alarming rise in extrajudicial killings.
Published on August 6, 2019, The Guardian's investigation into the matter reveals a disturbing trend of police brutality and impunity. In Africa's largest slum, Kibera, residents share their harrowing experiences and deep-seated distrust of the police. The question on everyone's mind is: are Kenya's police getting away with murder?