The Ministry of Interior in Kenya is introducing a policy directive regarding the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officers, following public outcry over police violence.

• 42 people died during recent protests, with 600 injured, including 496 police officers.
• Kipchumba Murkomen, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, warned police facing unlawful force accusations will be prosecuted.
• Plans to regulate police conduct during protests aim to prevent further violence, with one officer currently charged with murder.