In the past six weeks, protests erupted over police brutality and government policy dissatisfaction. Despite initial peaceful demonstrations ignited by the death of a young teacher in custody, subsequent protests turned deadly. The Ipoa report highlights that infiltrators, referred to as "goons," compromised peaceful gatherings, while authorities are accused of significant breaches of policing standards, including excessive force and a lack of professionalism. President William Ruto's controversial comments suggesting police should shoot protesters in the legs have raised further concerns, leading rights groups to condemn the government's heavy-handed response to dissent.

The report paves the way for urgent discussions on police conduct and citizen rights in Kenya.

Across four protest days, injuries were reported among civilians and police, along with significant property damage. The situation remains tense as calls for accountability grow louder.