This archive report was first published on 23 November 2019.
On November 19th, a disturbing incident occurred at Eastmart Supermarket in Kajiado town, captured on CCTV footage that has since gone viral.
The video shows a male customer in a heated argument with the cashier before he repeatedly slaps her and pulls her from the counter, continuing to rain blows until other supermarket workers intervene.
As the video spread across social media, Kenyans expressed outrage and demanded action from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to arrest and prosecute the suspect.
Many online users, including Alleos Kaballeros, Eric Noble, Javan Mwangi Mburu, Ken Arumi, Alfuu Alfie, Ponciano Odongo Odieny, Patista Allan, Nchekei Ruth, and Aggrey Mmbaya, condemned the assault and called for swift action.
