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String of murders points to bigger problem in Kenya police force

The shocking confession of a man who claims the police have been using him to lure people to their death has exposed how the Kenya’s security officials wield the power of life and death over civilians.

The man, who has since disappeared and may have been killed while waiting to be put under witness protection by the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA), offers a glimpse into underhand dealings within the police force. They link individuals to criminal activities with the aim of eliminating them.

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