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February 10, 2026
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DPP Given 7 Days to Charge Police Over Recent Killings

DPP Given 7 Days to Charge Police Over Recent Killings

The KHRC statement followed the killing of Sharon Adhiambo, a first-year Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student, who was shot dead by police on February 7 in Huruma, Nairobi...

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The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to charge police officers involved in recent killings, threatening private prosecution if no action is taken. The commission also demanded the immediate resignation of Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja.

  • The ultimatum follows the killing of Sharon Adhiambo, a student, shot by police on February 7, 2026, in Huruma, Nairobi.
  • KHRC has documented at least 7 police killings since January 1, 2026, including 14-year-old Dennis Ringa in Mombasa.
  • The commission cited violations of Article 25 (right to life) and criticized the slow pace of investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).

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