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The State Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr Raymond Omollo has apologised to Kenyans over the teargassing and arrest of demonstrators protesting over the rising cases of femicide.

He said the police action was unacceptable and regretted that the conduct, happening on International Human Rights Day, highlighted the challenges Kenya faces in policing.

“It is something that we deeply regret. We have internal processes within the police structure and anyone found culpable will be subjected to the legal process and established protocols. We have had discussions with the Inspector General of Police, and it is regrettable—something that should not have happened in the first place,” Omollo said.

At the same time, Omollo refuted recent claims that some police officers deployed on the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti had resigned.

Speaking in a live TV interview on Wednesday night, Omollo said the allegations were unfounded and part of a deliberate campaign to spread misinformation and create confusion over the mission.

Haiti is happy

Omollo assured the public that the officers are safe and going on with their duties effectively.

“As far as we are concerned, our soldiers are safe and are doing a good job. The Haitian administration is also happy with them,” Omollo stated.

On the issue of delays in the officers’ payments, Omollo disclosed that the matter was being addressed to ensure that all payments would be processed as quickly as possible.

“There should be no cause for alarm. We are sorting out the payments, and we urge the public not to politicise security matters,” he said.

He urged the public not to fall victim to the false narratives being circulated.