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Speaking on Friday during the passing-out parade of General Service Unit recruits at the National Police College Embakasi Campus in Nairobi, Kanja said the reforms were being implemented in line with the government’s strategic direction.
A three-judge Court of Appeal bench will deliver its decision on October 16 after hearing arguments from both sides.
In a statement on Wednesday, the NPS said the event was conducted peacefully, with mutual respect and restraint among organisers, participants and security officers.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations,the operation was conducted by officers from the National Police Service (NPS) and National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) following what police described as “credible intelligence”.
Mukunji says the accusations are aimed at silencing him for speaking out on issues affecting residents, including alleged police brutality and the regulation of muguka farming.
Several suspects were arrested during the incident as officers moved to contain the situation and restore calm. Kindiki was also safely moved from the venue as police dealt with the confrontation.
KUCO General Secretary and CEO Gibore Maroah said the officers had notified police before holding the demonstration, raising concern over how the attack was allowed to happen despite the authorities being informed in advance.
According to the police, the suspects had been intercepting motorists and robbing them at gunpoint, prompting officers to mount an operation to stop further attacks along the route
The Senate has escalated pressure on Inspector General Douglas Kanja, asking why police have not arrested Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo to appear before the County Public Accounts Committee. The committee says Guyo has continued public and political activities while the IG sought to reschedule due to a trip to China.
The arrests followed a report from a resident who told officers that his motorcycle had just been stolen from his home.
The National Police Service said it would continue enforcing the Public Order Act, Cap. 56, and urged organisers of political meetings and processions to comply with the legal requirements before holding their events.
The Interior CS said all units within the National Police Service operate under the established command structure headed by the Inspector General of Police.