President William Ruto must take immediate action to end police brutality, ensure justice, and halt further bloodshed, as the nation demands justice and accountability.
Leaders believe his direct intervention can halt the escalating violations, urging immediate action to prevent further harm and restore confidence in his administration.
This call comes amid growing outrage following the death of Simon Ndubi Irungu, a middle-aged businessman found dead inside a cell at Turasha Police Station in Nyandarua County.
The deceased, Simon, was reportedly arrested earlier today for allegedly operating a bar before the licensed hours.
Police claim he died by suicide, but angry protesters in Githioro Ward have dismissed the explanation, questioning how a man of his stature and reason of arrest could have hanged himself with his shirt.
Kipipiri Member of Parliament Wanjiku Muhia emphasized that President Ruto, who was overwhelmingly elected and swore by the Bible to protect the constitution and the people, must act decisively.
“The President must summon all the police bosses, who should in turn relay messages downwards that if anything happens in their stations, someone must be held responsible,” she said.
The MP expressed regret over the rising number of deaths in custody, stating that insecurity should not be deteriorating further, especially as Kenyans are already struggling with failing education and health systems.
She also cautioned police against rushing to conduct a postmortem, noting that the deceased’s elderly mother, 80, may not be fit to witness the procedure and that a younger family member should be present for transparency.
This incident follows weeks after a woman reportedly miscarried while detained in a cell at Rwanyambu Police Stattion in Nyandarua County, fueling public anger over police conduct.
Simon’s body has been moved to Engineer Hospital Mortuary as investigations continue, while protesters demand full accountability from law enforcement.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has reported over 20 deaths in police custody in the last four months, with Chairperson Isaack Hassan calling for urgent reforms in detention practices.