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Originally published by The Standardtop
June 8, 2026
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May turns deadliest month for police killings this year
Police-related killings surged in May, making it the deadliest month of 2026 so far, with 24 deaths largely linked to protest policing and growing concerns over accountability and custodial deaths...
✨ Key Highlights
May emerged as the deadliest month this year for police-related killings in Kenya, with 24 fatalities recorded. This sharp increase brings the total number of such deaths in 2023 to 49, according to the Missing Voices Coalition (MVC).
- A significant majority of the 24 deaths in May, specifically 21, occurred during protests.
- The Missing Voices Coalition (MVC), which monitors police-related deaths, highlighted concerns about police conduct during public assemblies.
- Beyond protest-related incidents, 3 custodial deaths were also recorded in May, adding to growing concerns about deaths within police custody across the country.
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