Kenya's Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is grappling with a significant accountability crisis, marked by strained relations with security agencies and a large backlog of unresolved complaints.

• IPOA is currently handling approximately 40,000 complaints nationwide, with about half of these involving alleged inaction or failure to assign investigators.
• The IPOA Vice Chairperson and acting Chair Anne Wanjiku highlighted mistrust and propaganda as major impediments to effective cooperation and investigations.
• Police officers expressed frustrations, accusing IPOA investigators of bias and pre-judging cases, while also raising concerns about poor working conditions and infrastructure.