Amnesty International Kenya is calling for immediate action and accountability in the wake of mounting allegations of police brutality during recent public protests.

In a statement released this week, the rights group demanded the arrest and prosecution of officers linked to killings, abductions, and assaults on demonstrators, warning that the continued delay in justice is fueling public mistrust in state institutions.

The organization is also pushing for the swift conclusion of 60 cases currently under investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), saying victims and their families deserve closure.

Amnesty insists these cases must not stall in the justice system and is urging courts to conduct impartial and expedited trials.

Amnesty further warns that unless urgent reforms are implemented within the National Police Service, the country risks normalizing impunity.

The group is calling for structural changes that would restore accountability and uphold constitutional freedoms.

According to the statement, vulnerable protesters many of them young people have been subjected to excessive force, unlawful arrests, and in some cases, enforced disappearances.

Amnesty argues that such actions directly undermine the rights to free expression, peaceful assembly, and digital speech.

The group is now challenging the government to reaffirm its commitment to civil liberties by taking bold steps to protect citizens’ rights and rein in rogue elements within law enforcement.

As public pressure builds, the spotlight is firmly on the state’s willingness to confront abuse and preserve democratic space.