IPOA flags police over excessive force in June 25 protest crackdown

Protestors in Kitengela town on Wednesday during the Gen Z-led demos. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has raised concerns over the conduct of police during Wednesday's nationwide protests marking the anniversary of the 2024 anti-tax demonstrations.

In a statement released on June 25, 2025, IPOA said it had launched nationwide monitoring operations, deploying officers across the country to observe how the National Police Service was managing public order.