A 32-year-old man living with a disability, James Mbugua, recounted his harrowing experience of being manhandled and injured by police officers during protests in Nakuru on June 25. Despite his physical condition, Mr. Mbugua remains committed to advocating for justice and the rule of law.

• Mr. Mbugua sustained injuries to his waist and back, and his mobility aids were forcibly removed, causing dislocation of plates supporting his movement.
• The incident involved anti-riot police officers who allegedly knocked his crutches away and threw him to the ground before pushing him into a police vehicle.
• The National Police Service has acknowledged the mishandling as unprofessional conduct and excessive force, launching an investigation. The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) also condemned the act as a violation of Mr. Mbugua's rights.