The incident has sparked public uproar, with leaders and human rights groups condemning the act and calling for stern action against the police officer involved. In a statement to journalists on Wednesday evening, Governor Kinyanjui condemned the termed the officer’s action as primitive and retrogressive. "It is pitiable and despicable to watch the video clip of a uniformed law enforcement officer determined to kill a suspect. The leaders want the police officer disciplined to act as an example to others in the service who assault and mistreat civilians. In April, four police officers who brutalised civilians in Nakuru while enforcing the dusk-to-dawn curfew were interdicted.

Source: Daily Nation June 11, 2020 06:33 UTC