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IPOA Deputy Director for Inspection, Monitoring and Preventive Services, Munene Mugambi explained that the investigative process is deliberate, involving statement collection, internal reviews, and referrals to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The probe will seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, determine the extent of police involvement, and assess whether the force applied was justified and proportionate as defined by law.
Police said the situation escalated during the second arrest when one of the suspects raised an alarm, drawing a group of youths who began throwing stones and other objects at officers in an attempt to disrupt the operation.
Justice Hassan’s appointment to the Court of Appeal was announced on Tuesday, formally marking the end of his tenure at IPOA.
IPOA noted that the alleged police operation did not only affect the pool hall but extended to other establishments, including bars and hotels.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered a swift and comprehensive investigation into the January 10 incident, directing the Internal Affairs Unit to conclude its probe within three days, with culpable officers to face action.
CCTV footage shows youths, dressed in red hoodies and black clothing, enjoying a game of pool inside a recreational space in Nandi Hills town. Moments later, uniformed police officers stormed the establishment, ordered the youths to lie on the floor, and then assaulted some with slaps and others with batons. The officers reportedly left after nearly eight minutes of aggression. The reasons for the police action remain unclear.
IPOA said it oversaw the post-mortem examination conducted on the afternoon of January 11, which established the cause of death as a head injury resulting from a single penetrating gunshot.
According to IPOA, investigators have already interviewed key witnesses, including police officers and members of the public who were present during the incident.
During a pre-trial directions session, Ipoa revealed a list of 28 witnesses. The court pointed out that an overly long list could make the trial unnecessarily lengthy, despite its high public interest. Judges instructed the prosecution to cut the list to 24, noting that with six defence lawyers cross-examining, the case could otherwise drag on for years.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said Matoke had been held at the police post as he awaited transfer and formal booking at Muthangari Police Station in Nairobi County on Thursday, December 11, 2025. His death occurred at around 7 p.m under circumstances that remain unclear.
The Bill seeks, among other changes, to set an age cap of 60 years for the Inspector General and introduce a five-year term limit for Deputy Inspector Generals, who currently do not have term restrictions. Currently, there is no age cap for the IG or DIG.