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July 1, 2026
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IPOA Probes June 25 Protest Abductions Amid Riots in Mathare

IPOA Probes June 25 Protest Abductions Amid Riots in Mathare

Kenya's freedom index score is down to 49, its lowest in three years, even as President Ruto insists the country has a free press...

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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating allegations of abductions, assaults, and excessive force by police during protests on June 25, marking the second anniversary of the Gen-Z demonstrations.

  • IPOA is examining claims of police excesses in Nairobi and Mombasa.
  • Allegations include the use of teargas, acoustic devices, and barricades, with some officers reportedly operating in plain clothes and using vehicles with concealed number plates.
  • Preliminary findings reveal that police deployed public order management measures, leading to recorded statements from victims alleging abduction, detention, and physical harm.

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