UDA Senator Goes After IG Kanja Over Nandi Hills Police Brutality

The Inspector General of police recently ordered administrative action to be taken against six police commanders in Nandi; however, the lawmaker is not satisfied...

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Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei is demanding Inspector General Douglas Kanja's appearance before the Senate regarding a directive to take administrative action against six senior police commanders involved in a brutal assault in Nandi Hills. The Senator deems the action a "cheap public relations act" and insists on immediate arrests and prosecution.

The administrative action follows investigations by the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU), prompted by a CCTV video showing uniformed officers assaulting youths on January 10, 2026.
Cherargei wants Kanja and the leadership of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to explain their "substantial" lack of action.
The directive targets the Sub-County Police Commander for Tinderet, the Officer Commanding Station for Songoh, the Officer Commanding Station for Nandi Hills Police Station, and three other commanders.

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