The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into a death and injuries that occurred during a political rally in Kitengela. The authority aims to determine the circumstances, police involvement, and justification of force used.

• IPOA has deployed a rapid-response team of monitoring and investigation officers to Kitengela.
• The investigation will assess whether the use of force by the National Police Service (NPS) was justified and proportionate.
• IPOA extended condolences to the family of the deceased and wished a quick recovery to the injured, committing to make findings public and issue recommendations.