Police Officers Identified as Human Rights Offenders and Accused of Selling Firearms - September 2025

Recent events and reports have brought police misconduct into focus. A report by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNHRC) has identified police officers as the leading human rights offenders in Kenya. Following the report, the KNCHR has urged the government to prioritize and protect the rights of human rights defenders. The commission also called for the government to ratify and embrace international standards. In a separate case, six police officers have been arraigned in court accused of selling firearms and ammunition to bandits, highlighting a serious breach of trust.