IG Kanja Orders Action Against 6 Senior Police Officers After Shocking Nandi Hills Assault Video
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate administrative action against six senior police commanders following a shocking incident of police brutality that was captured on CCTV and later spread widely on social media.
The decision follows the emergence of a disturbing eight-minute video recorded on January 10, 2026, at an entertainment and recreational facility in Nandi Hills town.
The footage shows uniformed police officers forcefully entering a pool hall and violently assaulting several young men, sparking public anger and nationwide condemnation.
In the video, officers armed with guns and batons are seen storming the premises and ordering the young men to lie on the floor. At least twelve youths were forced down as some officers beat them with batons in full view of CCTV cameras.
The audio in the footage captures officers aggressively demanding national identification cards from the young men. Tensions escalated further when one of the youths attempted to leave the premises, prompting a violent response from the officers.
After the video went viral, the National Police Service’s Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) launched investigations into the incident. The IAU later submitted its findings and recommendations to the Inspector General, which he has now accepted and acted upon.
Among the officers facing administrative action is the Sub-County Police Commander for Tinderet, who has been held responsible for events that occurred within his area of command. Also affected are the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) for Songoh and the OCS for Nandi Hills Police Station.
In addition, the Officer in Charge of RDU Songoh Camp, GSU Songoh Camp, and ASTU Songoh Camp have also been subjected to the same administrative measures.
The Inspector General’s move deliberately targets local commanders, reinforcing the principle that senior officers must take responsibility for the conduct of officers under their command.
“This action deliberately focuses on local commanders to ensure they are held fully accountable for all conduct within their jurisdictions,” the National Police Service said in an official statement.
While the Inspector General did not disclose the specific disciplinary measures taken, such actions typically include interdiction or suspension, transfers or redeployment, formal warnings or reprimands, loss of rank, salary stoppage, or, in extreme cases, dismissal from the police service.
The incident has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders and the public. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino were among prominent leaders who openly condemned the assault after the video circulated online, calling for justice and accountability.
In its response, the National Police Service reiterated that all officers have a serious and unavoidable duty to protect the public and uphold the law at all times. The service also expressed sympathy with the victims and assured the public that it is committed to taking firm action against any form of illegal or unprofessional conduct.
The incident has once again reignited national debate over police brutality in Kenya, with many citizens demanding deeper reforms, stronger oversight, and strict accountability within the National Police Service.
The NPS emphasized that professionalism and responsible conduct are not optional, describing them as core and fundamental obligations that every police officer must observe while in service.
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