Police on the Spotlight as Family Alleges Death of Nanyuki Protester in Custody

Police on the spotlight as family alleges death of Nanyuki protester in custody

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 12 — Kenyan police are once again at the center of a national outcry after a young protester died in custody under suspicious circumstances — the latest in a troubling series of alleged cases of police brutality targeting activists and youth across the country. Julia Njoki was arrested on July 7 during nationwide protests against police violence and government corruption, held on the anniversary of Saba Saba Day, which commem…

Woman shattered as niece dies after being allegedly beaten in police custody: "We lost Julie"

Kenyans have expressed their anger online following the death of Julia Njoki, a young lady who allegedly died in the hands of the police in Nanyuki.

Tragedy as Government official’s daughter is beaten to death in police custody after Saba Saba protest arrest

Friday, July 11, 2025 A family is crying out for justice after their daughter, a young woman full of promise, died while in police custody under disturbing circumstances. The deceased, Julia Kariuki, was the daughter of a local chief. Witnesses say Julia was among dozens of peaceful protesters detained by police on July 7th during Saba Saba protests. However, what followed was a nightmare. Preliminary investigations and a postmortem report indic…

Julia Njoki Dies in Nanyuki Police Custody

The death of Julia Njoki, a woman arrested during the Saba Saba 2025 protests in Nanyuki, has ignited widespread public outrage and calls for justice, with the hashtag #JusticeForJuliaNjoki trending across social media. Njoki, detained on July 7 during the pro-democracy demonstrations, reportedly collapsed in custody at Nanyuki Police Station and died on July 10, […] Source