On Monday, the issue formed part of the live discussion segment between Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai and Kenyans on Twitter via hash tag #EngageTheIG. As the IG, I will support officers who use their firearms justifiably to protect lives and property as stipulated in law,” tweeted Mr Mutyambai. I will therefore not take any excuse from officers who abuse their authority or misuse their firearms,” said the IG. “Support us to get rid of bad officers but at the same time let’s appreciate the majority who are doing a good job,” added the IG. Regarding Urithi, Mr Mutyambai urged the aggrieved parties to share pending issues for forwarding to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Source: Daily Nation July 06, 2020 16:41 UTC