Tony Gachoka is one of the most known people in the country. He is not only known because he spent many years working with the media but he is also known because he is always vocal and extremely controversial in most occasions.
Today, through his official X account, he highlighted a growing frustration with alleged police misconduct in Kenya, linking it to a broader strategy to revive Maandamano (protests) ahead of the 2027 elections.
The commentary praises the timeliness of efforts to hold law enforcement accountable for illegal actions, especially following incidents observed during recent by-elections, where violence appeared embedded in the tactics of certain political actors.
The attached front page from The Standard newspaper (February 2, 2026) amplifies these claims under the headline “The grand cover-up,” accusing police leadership of playing public relations games by refusing to name officers caught on CCTV committing brutality.
The article details repeated patterns, including beatings at a Nandi Hills pool hall, church raids, and shielding of rogue officers by Inspector General Douglas Kanja.
It references Senator Samson Cherargei’s accusations that Kanja dismisses disciplinary moves as mere stunts.
Other cases spotlighted include the fatal shooting of Kevin Maseri in Kitengela outside a pub—now under IPOA investigation—amid a friend’s fight, raising questions about indiscriminate police violence. Critics argue such impunity erodes public trust and emboldens repression.
As opposition voices energize their base to expose vulnerabilities in the current administration, the post urges showing President Ruto’s government as exposed.
With by-elections revealing playbook patterns for 2027, demands for genuine accountability through arrests and prosecutions grow louder, warning that unchecked brutality risks escalating tensions nationwide.
Author: Bashirjuma
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