Upon an independent review of IPOA findings, the ODPP gave the greenlight to charge the officers,” Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson Ann Makori said. “In all the cases, ODPP said there is sufficient evidence to sustain trial in a court of law,” Makori said in her report. Death of Mary Chepkorir KiprotichFive years ago, Mary Chepkorir Kiprotich, was killed by six General Service Unit officers during an operation to weed out illicit brews. The Majiwa GSU camp officers had accompanied the local chief in an operation against the sale of illegal alcohol. The officers are Harrison Mwa (inspector), John Kimweli (corporal) and constables Linus Kipngetich, Joseph Mureithi, David Kipkemoi and Magdalene Nachapai.

Source: The Star April 29, 2020 20:03 UTC