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June 5, 2026
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May deadliest month for police killings as 24 die in law enforcement incidents

May deadliest month for police killings as 24 die in law enforcement incidents

May recorded the highest number of police-related killings in Kenya this year, with 24 deaths linked to law enforcement incidents, according to new data from the Missing Voices Coalition...

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May was the deadliest month for police-related killings in Kenya this year, with 24 people dying in incidents involving law enforcement officers.

  • 24 people were killed in police-related incidents in May, nearly half of the 59 documented deaths from January to May 2026.
  • The Missing Voices Coalition released the data, highlighting concerns about police accountability during nationwide protests.
  • The majority of deaths in May, 21, occurred during protests against fuel price increases, with Kiambu recording the highest number of fatalities (7).

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