The National Police Service (NPS) has recorded 11 fatalities following the deadly Saba Saba protests that rocked the nation on Monday.
In a statement on Monday evening, police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said that 52 officers and 11 civilians were injured as 567 arrests were made across the country.
Police also reported damage to twelve police vehicles, three government cars, and four civilian vehicles, in addition to several incidents of looting.
“NPS commends the majority of Kenyans for being law-abiding and heeding the call to maintain law and order. However, certain individuals remained determined to engage in acts of lawlessness that involved multiple criminal acts, including attacks on law enforcement officers and looting,” police spokesperson Muchangi Nyaga said.
“Regrettably, preliminary reports indicate fatalities, injuries, damage to motor vehicles, and several incidents of looting.”
According to police, one of the most notable arrests was that of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, who was reportedly detained in Mang’u. “Each reported incident will be subject to further investigation, per the law,” NPS said.
The police further encouraged the public to report any individuals involved in criminal activities during the protests who may still be at large.
“The NPS also commends its officers for demonstrating exceptional restraint and professionalism in the face of sustained violence and provocation by criminals who infiltrated the protests and encourages anyone with information about individuals involved in criminal activities who are still at large to come forward and share that information to report to the nearest police station or contact us via our toll-free numbers.”
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