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NAIROBI (Reuters) - A Kenyan inquest has ruled that police are to blame for the death of a 9-year-old girl during violence after the 2017 elections, saying that if the police wanted to find the girl’s killer, who remains at large, they could do so in a day. Protesters stand near barricades set on fire by opposition supporters in the slum area of Mathare in the capital Nairobi, Kenya, October 30, 2017. REUTERS/Siegfried Modola/File Photo
The death of Stephanie Moraa, and that of a six-month-old baby killed in post-election violence in western Kenya, became a flashpoint for public anger over police brutality. It also put a spotlight on what critics say are inadequate government efforts to prosecute officers who commit crimes. reut.rs/3vKNYyK
Human Rights Committee raises concerns about past and upcoming elections in dialogue with Kenya
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Gender-based Discrimination, Anti-corruption Measures Also Among Issues Broached
The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fourth report of Kenya on measures taken to implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Committee Experts inquired about measures taken to address the gaps in laws and practices governing elections, particularly the concerns highlighted by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights in its report on the 2017 elections. Had any steps been taken to address the misuse of public office by bribery and inducements, campaigns within and around polling centres, undue influence being exercised on voters, and logistical problems? The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights had meticulously documented allegations of excessive use of force by police officers against civilians both in the run-up to and aftermath of
Recruitment of 5,000 Police Officers Kicks Off
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The National Police service has started the recruitment of 5,000 Police Constables in centers countrywide on Monday, February 22, three years after the last recruitment.
Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai said that the exercise aims to recruit 4700 constables and 300 cadets.
Over 30,000 people applied for the 300 cadet slots via the National Police Service commission portal.
Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai annoucing the online engagement with the public with the public on Monday, February 22
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In the past three years, the service has reported a loss of over 2000 officers annually. A majority have resigned, while others have had to leave following injuries sustained while on duty. In 2018, 24,000 administration police officers shifted to Kenya Police leaving a gap in the service.
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Ms Mugure, a single mother and an orphan, was a food vendor in the city.
Post-mortem report which was conducted on Monday revealed that she died from a single gunshot wound in her throat.
Even with investigation underway, it still remains unclear who fired the fatal shot, with the family raising concerns about police officers trying to cover up the matter.
A police statement released after the shooting Thursday indicated that undercover cops based at Kamukunji heard gunshots from the OTC area and later saw two suspects running and nabbed one.
The report further added that the undercover officers fired eight rounds of ammunition to subdue the second suspect.