Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has condemned what he described as police brutality and abuse of human rights against youths in Nandi Hills town, Nandi County, saying the incident reflects a worrying return of rogue behaviour within the security services.

In a statement shared on X on Friday, January 2026, Senator Cherargei said the incident happened earlier in the day in Nandi Hills, where police officers confronted young people whose only activity, according to him, was playing a pool game, which he noted is not illegal under Kenyan law.

He said the actions of the officers went against the spirit and letter of the Constitution and caused fear and anger among residents.

“Today in the morning, I want to strongly condemn these acts of police brutality, criminality and abuse of human rights perpetuated by police officers in Nandi Hills Town, Nandi County, to peace-loving youth whose only mistake was play pool game, which is NOT an offence in any of our laws,” Cherargei said.

Cherargei said the conduct of the officers directly violated the constitutional role of the National Police Service as set out in Article 244 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

“Under the constitution of Kenya 2010 Article 244, the National police ‘service’ is mandated to respect human rights, promote high standards of professionalism, good relationships with broader society and integrity. This provision has been violated by these rogue police officers.” Cherargei wrote.

The senator said immediate disciplinary action should be taken against the officers involved to allow for independent investigations to proceed without interference.

“Demand that the Inspector General of police kanja should immediately interdict and suspend the said police officers for this act of impunity. This also pave way for the independent investigations to be carried out,” he wrote.

He added that responsibility should not stop with the officers on the ground, insisting that senior officials must also be held accountable.

“Their superiors, including those in the county security team, must face full administrative action asap,” he wrote.

Cherargei further called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to move with speed and seriousness in handling the matter.

“Secondly, the independent policing oversight Authority (IPOA) should immediately start investigations with a view to prosecution; it has to be noted that IPOA has been reluctant to prosecute the police officers who were involved in killings in the Kimwani area, Nandi County,” he wrote.

The senator said he has already taken the issue to Parliament to ensure national attention and oversight.

“Thirdly, I have engaged the Senate committee of National Security to suo motu look into the matter urgently. While we are in contact with said youth to ensure justice is served to them,” he wrote.

He warned that incidents of police misconduct appear to be increasing and require firm leadership intervention.

“Finally, the National security leadership must move in to prevent such acts of rogue police acts, which are re-emerging frequently,” he wrote.

Cherargei concluded by vowing to pursue justice for the affected youths until accountability is achieved.

“We shall pursue these rogue police officers ruthlessly until they pay for these heinous acts against my people,” he wrote.