From Benteke in Makadara, to Blackie in Kibera to Rashid in Mathare, certain cops are a law unto themselves. While the general public refers to them as ‘Hessy’, slum dwellers know them as either super or killer cops. Death is the only fate Mathare residents have come to expect when someone is in Rashid’s crosshairs. “If you have ever fallen victim to these merciless criminals, you wouldn’t wish anything but death upon them,” Mathare resident Sam Nzioka said. Two weeks ago, in a meeting with key players in the Governance, Justice, Law and Order Sector, Matiang’i said police have never executed anyone as a matter of policy.

Source: The Star February 14, 2019 21:50 UTC