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Baringo youth accuses police of discrimination over height rejection

Idris Kiprop a Baringo youth, accuses police of discrimination over height rejection during police recruitment. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

A police recruitment exercise at Kabarnet Showground in Baringo Central momentarily came to a standstill after a young man loudly protested being disqualified for not meeting the required height, accusing the recruitment team of discrimination.

Idris Kiprop, a National Youth Service (NYS) graduate, caused drama right at the height measurement point, interrupting the exercise as officers tried to calm him down.

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