Azimio leaders to sue police over brutality

Azimio leaders led by Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa and Jeremiah Kioni during a press conferece in Nairobi on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya has announced its intention to take legal action against police officers who use excessive force on protesters resulting in injuries and death during demonstrations.

Addressing a press conference at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation in Nairobi, on Tuesday, July 18, Azimio Co-principal Martha Karua said police officers who violated their constitutional duty to protect lives and property during protests will face the law.