This archive report was first published on 6 June 2020.
On June 6, 2020, Interior CS Fred Matiang'i issued a stern warning to police officers who violate the rights of civilians, stating that they will take individual responsibility for their actions.
Speaking after meeting with civil society organizations and non-state actors at the Kenya School of Government in Kabete, CS Matiang'i emphasized that police officers who engage in misconduct will be held accountable.
He condemned the actions of a handful of uncultured police officers, urging the public not to judge the entire service based on the actions of a few individuals.
"We have challenges in our law enforcement, and we must all rise and start dealing with them collectively instead of creating a stigma around the police," he said.
CS Matiang'i also highlighted the sacrifices made by police officers, who bear the burden of maintaining national security and are often under-appreciated for their work.
He also slammed unsubstantiated claims about the misconduct of law enforcement officers, stating that the police will continue to investigate reports submitted by stakeholders and follow the facts.
Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai added that the Service continues to discipline officers found violating law enforcement policies, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) has been working on 171 files related to police violence, with 81 cases currently in court.
