IPOA Probes June 25 Protest Abductions Amid Riots in Mathare
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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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IPOA Probes June 25 Protest Abductions in Mathare - July 2026
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating allegations of abductions, assaults, and excessive force by police during protests on June 25 in Mathare, marking the second anniversary of the Gen-Z demonstrations. Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch is demanding accountability for a concerning rise in abduction cases within his constituency, urging the government to investigate these disappearances. However, the Kenyan government has dismissed allegations linking it to the recent alleged abductions of activists, stating that such practices are not part of its security policy. Meanwhile, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed agencies within his ministry to speed up the implementation of pending reforms aimed at enhancing national security and public service delivery.
