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Originally published by Kenyanstop
January 31, 2026
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IG Kanja Takes Action Against 6 Senior Police Officers After Viral Video

The administrative action marks one of the swiftest responses by IG Kanja to public outcry over alleged police misconduct in recent months...
✨ Key Highlights
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate administrative action against six senior police commanders following a brutal assault caught on video at a Nandi Hills entertainment joint on January 10, 2026. The decision comes after an eight-minute CCTV video went viral, showing uniformed officers beating young men at a pool hall, sparking nationwide outrage.
- Among those facing action are the Sub-County Police Commander for Tinderet, the Officer Commanding Station for Songoh, and his counterpart at Nandi Hills Police Station.
- The Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) conducted an investigation and submitted recommendations, which Kanja has now accepted and implemented.
- The National Police Service (NPS) stated that the action "deliberately focuses on local commanders to ensure they are held fully accountable for all conduct within their jurisdictions."
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