Public outrage has erupted in Kenya after CCTV footage from January 10 showed police officers assaulting young men playing pool in Nandi Hills. The video depicts at least eight officers forcing the youths to lie down, then demanding their national identity cards, which they were instructed to hold in their mouths while being caned.

• Prominent lawyer Willis Otieno condemned the incident as a gross abuse of power, urging swift action from police leadership, including identifying the officers involved.
• The incident has sparked widespread calls on social media for accountability, questioning the legality of the police actions and demanding immediate suspension of the officers.
• The National Police Service had not issued an official statement at the time of publication, as human rights advocates lobby for a transparent investigation and comprehensive police reforms.