Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned of dismissing police officers caught on CCTV footage assaulting young men in a Nandi Hills pool hall. The incident, dated January 10, 2026, has prompted investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority and the police's Internal Affairs Unit. Public and leaders have condemned the excessive use of force.
The assault on young men in a Nandi Hills pool hall has sparked outrage after an eight-minute CCTV video from January 10, 2026, went viral online. The footage shows about 10 uniformed police officers, armed with guns and batons, storming the premises around 5:51 PM, ordering roughly a dozen youths to lie on the floor, and beating them with batons and pool cues while demanding identification.
One officer is heard saying, “Lie down and show your national ID.” After the officers left, the youths remained fearful inside, with one remarking, “What do we do now? They might be outside waiting to beat us again.” Fifteen youths sought medical treatment, some obtaining P3 forms. Philip Letting said he was beaten on his hands and back without reason, while Geoffrey Korir questioned the excessive force despite their compliance. Victor Kiprono Kogo demanded swift legal action against the officers.
Speaking in Mombasa on January 16, 2026, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen stated, “The Nandi Hills incident is barbaric, unconstitutional, and unlawful. Guilty officers will lose their jobs.” Inspector General Douglas Kanja ordered the Internal Affairs Unit to complete its probe within three days. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), led by Ahmed Issack Hassan, deployed a team to Nandi Hills and condemned unwarranted force.
County Police Commander Samuel Muukusi said investigations are ongoing. Leaders including Governor Stephen Sang, Senator Samson Cherargei, and MP Babu Owino have denounced the event, calling for arrests and charges. The National Police Service pledged transparency and cooperation.
