Kenyan police cells have become death chambers. This indictment from the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (Imlu) is a grim irony — the very cells meant to be the safest points in the justice chain have turned into a suspect’s worst nightmare.
Imlu, a human rights organisation dedicated to exposing police brutality, reports that at least 17 people have died in police custody between 2024 and today.
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
- Unlimited access to all premium content
- Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
- Mobile-optimized reading experience
- Weekly Newsletters
- MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted


