This approach is informed by the fact that law enforcement bodies continue to do the bidding of the regime in power, rather than of Kenyan citizens, as required by the country’s constitution.
Records show that at least 39 people were taken from various locations by people believed to be police officers, held for hours for unknown reasons, and released without formal charges or court appearances.
The president emphasised that since taking office, he has remained committed to ensuring the National Police Service operates independently.
Social media has been awash with differing casualty figures, with some claiming victims were carried away by officers and that their bodies were not at the mortuaries in the area or the city at large.
While we have one of the best constitutions and some of the best laws in the world, we still do not have equality under the law.
The Access to Justice for Victims of Torture project, funded by the UN, will address torture cases while protecting victims' rights.