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Japhet Koome: We're investigating journalists' assault claims

Japhet Koome being vetted for the position of Inspector-General of Police on November 8, 2022. The vetting took place at County Hall in Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The Inspector-General of Police Japhet Koome has said investigations into journalists' attack by police officers during Azimio la Umoja demonstrations have commenced.

Speaking at the Kenya School of Government on Tuesday, April 4, Koome said police did not intend to harm journalists on March 20, March 27 and March 30 protests.

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