There was drama outside Jogoo House in Nairobi on Monday, August 17, as activists staged protests demanding the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over alleged police brutality and recent deaths in custody.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

Led by activist Julius Kamau, the protesters pitched camp outside Jogoo House, with Kamau chaining himself to the gates of the offices in an attempt to draw attention.

Footage obtained by Kenyans.co.ke showed Kamau chained to the gate as a heated altercation unfolded between the activist and police officers.

The protesters also demanded accountability over recent reports of abductions and the chaos witnessed in Homa Bay, linking the incidents to wider concerns over police conduct.

📌 What You Need to Know

At the time of publication of this article, six activists have reportedly been arrested outside Jogoo House as officers moved to stop the group from addressing the media.

The arrests came as the protesters sought to explain their demands and call for greater accountability within the National Police Service.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke