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February 4, 2026
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Senator Goes After IG Kanja Over Alleged Transfer Of Police Officers in Nandi Hills Incident

Senator Goes After IG Kanja Over Alleged Transfer Of Police Officers in Nandi Hills Incident

The senator dismissed the police response as ineffective and accused the IG of failing to protect young people from abuse by those entrusted with law enforcement...

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Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has criticized Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja for merely transferring officers implicated in the assault of youths in Nandi Hills town, calling it a "public relations gimmick" that lacks genuine accountability and disciplinary action.

  • Cherargei claims officers seen on CCTV assaulting youths were transferred, not disciplined.
  • The Senator described Kanja's handling of the matter as a "travesty of justice."
  • Efforts are underway to engage the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and assemble a legal team for compensation and private prosecution.
  • The incident, involving alleged brutalisation of youths playing pool, sparked national outrage and concerns over police conduct.

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