Police Boss Reveals Who Hired Goons During Protests

Footage showed goons invading the CBD while riding on motorcycles and carrying whips and clubs...

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The Nairobi police spokesperson, Muchiri Nyaga, has accused a group of local businessmen of hiring goons to disrupt peaceful protests on June 17, held in memory of the deceased teacher Albert Ojwang. The goons were allegedly hired to protect businesses from being looted.

Nyaga described the actions as unconstitutional and illegal, asserting that protecting Kenyans is the duty of the National Police Service (NPS).
Investigations are ongoing to track and apprehend the hired goons, with footage currently under review.
Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has stated that unlawful gatherings will be dealt with firmly and emphasized that the police do not condone violence during demonstrations.

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