The murder of Albert Ojwang’ while in custody has once again exposed the dark side of police — a malignant legacy that persists despite two decades of reform efforts that have largely remained elusive.
The first formal attempt at reforming the police service dates back to 2003 under President Mwai Kibaki’s administration. However, the real impetus came in the aftermath of the 2007–2008 post-election violence.
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