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Rethink police handling of protests amid new leadership in the service

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Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton. [File, Standard]

Ten years after the passing of the 2010 Constitution, 1 in 2 Kenyans still believe there is no equality under the law.

The Director of Public Prosecutions statement this week that there is not enough evidence to charge a single police officer after several public violent incidents further damages the reputation of the authorities charged with investigating and oversighting police excesses. Can we expect any difference from the new police leadership nominated this week?

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