Police Abuse Of Power in Kenya

In many places, police not only fail to protect vulnerable people from violence, but they are violent predators themselves. IJM is working in Kenya to end police abuse of power.

Millions of the most vulnerable people in the world live in fear of police who extort bribes and brutalise innocent citizens. Parents often teach their children to run away from police, rather than going to them for help. In Kenya, police officers can abuse their positions by taking advantage of the people they have taken oath to serve and protect. While most police officers take their pledge seriously, in many instances police not only fail to protect vulnerable people from violence but are perpetrators themselves. Without a lawyer, an innocent person will often wait years for freedom. In the case of extrajudicial killings, surviving family members have started speaking out, demanding an investigation and the delivery of justice. For years, police could expect to get away with these crimes.

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“When I walked into court and saw my lawyer ready to advocate for me, my heart was happy and felt at ease.”

JOSEPH

DECLARED INNOCENT AFTER BEING WRONGFULLY ACCUSED AND IMPRISONED FOR 16 MONTHS BY KENYAN POLICE

“Since 2001, IJM has helped free 256 women and men from illegal detention in Kenya.”

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