This archive report was first published on 12 November 2019.
JKUAT Student Beaten by Police: Kenyans React ¶
On November 11, 2019, a JKUAT student was brutally beaten by police in Juja, sparking mixed reactions from Kenyans.
A video shared by Linus Kaikai shows 5 officers violently beating a JKUAT student whose right leg is heavily bandaged. One of the officers is seen kicking his head, tugging his hair, and beating with batons.
Many Kenyans had mixed reactions on the video, with some alleging that Juja town is full of drug traffickers and unemployed youths that are terrorizing locals and students.
Dr. John Njenga Karugia, PhD, tweeted, 'Shame on you. Shame on Kenya Police. Do you have children? You and your goons-police are paid by Kenyans to protect not maim #jkuat students.'
Others called upon the bodies responsible to investigate the clip and provide oversight on rogue policing.
JKUAT students were demonstrating against increased insecurity in and around the institution when the incident occurred.
The institution has since been closed and all students ordered to vacate the premises by the end of the day.
