IPOA investigates 467 police officers for misconduct
Photo National police Service(NPS)
By Caroline Kahonzi
Independent Policing Oversight Authority IPOA is investigating 467 cases of police misconduct since January upto 20th of February this year .
Ipoa officer in charge of The coast region Hussein Aden acknowledged out of the 467 complaints 67 were recorded in The coast region .
Speaking to journalists at Taru, Kinango constituency , Kwale county during social justice day Mr.Aden applauded the good relationship between members of the community and police officers .
“ I want to urge Kenyans to maintain peace ,we understand the police officers are there to promote peace ,every person must comply with the laws ,its unfortunately that sometimes people are violated by police officers while looking for justice and that is when IPOA chips in and investigates for action to be taken against officers for misconduct or in action ,”said mr.Aden .
Mr.Aden called upon Kenyans to be patriotic and adhere to laws to ensure good services from the police department.
“I’m appealing to Kenyans who feel like their rights are infringed not to keep quiet but instead to raise their voices to our offices ,we have a toll free number 1559 that can be used free of charge ,we also have email address for victims to send us their complains ,our offices are open across the country to receive any complain ,”emphasized Mr. Aden.
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights KNCHR officer coast region Alice Mbuvi,confirmed that a myriad of challenges face the defense of human rights.
“ The process of defending for human rights, moves at a low pace because it needs strong laws to support it ,I am happy that our new constitution 2010 constitutes laws that are helpful in fighting for human rights but there are still challenges ,currently we are facing economic challenges that have contributed to rights violation especially among women and girls ,so a lot needs to be done to ensure every person has their rights protected ,” Posed Ms.Mbuvi.
On his side Alex Mwarua Nziwi an officer for Human Rights Agenda organization Huria termed human rights as a fundamental right that needs special attention by the Kenyan government.
“ Every person is entitled to protection from violation ,it is a right for every Kenyan to live in peace , the government of Kenya has to join hands with different human right organizations to ensure that Kenyans are protected as per the constitution for the prosperity of this nation ,”said Mr.Nziwi .
Mr.Nziwi called upon kinango sub county residents to record any issue that violates their rights at the HURIA office in kinango for a quick legal.
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