Activist Boniface Mwangi has accused three police officers of brutally assaulting him during a late-night incident in April 2025, claiming the officers remain on duty despite an investigation recommending their prosecution.
In a statement shared on social media ahead of a court hearing on March 12, Mwangi detailed the events of April 2, 2025, when three officers allegedly arrived at his office following a reported noise complaint.
The officers were identified as Inspector Stanley Yano, Sergeant Osman Omar, and Constable Robert Ouko.
According to Mwangi, the situation escalated after he questioned why Constable Ouko was carrying a firearm while allegedly intoxicated and chewing miraa.
Mwangi claimed the officer attempted to shoot him, after which the three officers handcuffed him, dragged him outside, and repeatedly beat him.
He further alleged that the assault continued inside a police cell, where he says he was struck with a gun butt and subjected to additional beatings before the situation was halted after colleagues raised an alarm.
Mwangi said he sustained multiple injuries during the incident, including a busted lip, bruised ribs, and soft tissue injuries to his wrists and knee. He later sought medical treatment in hospital.
The activist reported the matter at the police station under Occurrence Book number 84/02/04/25. He also claimed that during the incident, the officers confiscated personal items including his watch and AirPods.
Mwangi stated that he filed a complaint with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which conducted an investigation, interviewed witnesses, and forwarded its findings to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) with a recommendation that the officers be charged.
However, nearly a year later, Mwangi says the officers remain on active duty.
“This is the height of impunity,” Mwangi said in the statement, arguing that despite being the alleged victim of police violence, he is now the one facing assault charges in court.
The activist said Constable Robert Ouko was scheduled to testify against him on Wednesday morning at Kibera Law Courts. Mwangi also called on members of the public and fellow activists to attend the hearing in solidarity.
The case adds to ongoing national debate over police accountability and the handling of complaints against security officers, particularly when raised by civil society activists. Authorities have not publicly responded to Mwangi’s claims.