The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has condemned the use of disproportionate force by Kenya's police during recent protests that resulted in **65 deaths**.

• 342 injuries reported among civilians and 171 injuries to police during the protests.
• The protests were ignited by issues such as police brutality, and involved various incidents, including the death of street vendor Boniface Kariuki.
• President William Ruto ordered police to incapacitate violent protesters without lethal force, emphasizing to shoot in the legs rather than kill.