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IPOA condemns surge in violence against police

Protesters clash with security officers during demonstrations in Nairobi on June 17, 2025.[AFP]

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has condemned the increasing incidents of violence against the National Police Service (NPS) by the public. 

In a statement released on Monday, IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Hassan expressed concern over these alarming trends, highlighting specific incidents that occurred at State House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), and Kiganjo Police Station in Gatundu, Kiambu County. 

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