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GSU graduates video sheds light on policing culture

A screenshot of the GSU graduands who recorded themselves on video bragging about how 'bad' they were.

A video clip depicting fresh General Service Unit (GSU) recruits celebrating their passing out ceremony has caused a stir in social media. The rookie police officers appear to communicate to Kenyans that they will be brutal to the public once deployed. One of them makes gun sounds and warns society not to mess with them. It is sad that they seem to be addressing ordinary Kenyans rather than criminals.

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