Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malalah has accused police officers in Kakamega of violently assaulting and illegally detaining his personal driver. The serious claims have sparked renewed calls for accountability and come amid Malalah’s continued criticism of police conduct and state suppression.
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- Malalah says his driver was badly beaten by Kakamega DCI officers and detained
- The incident allegedly occurred during a confrontation linked to Malalah’s recent political engagements
- The ex-senator is demanding justice and a public apology from the police
- This follows a series of tensions between Malalah and authorities since his arrest over a controversial school play
- Kenyans online have expressed concern over rising cases of police brutality
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In a public statement, Cleophas Malalah alleged that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kakamega ambushed his driver, subjected him to a brutal beating, and detained him without formal charges. According to Malalah, the attack was not only unwarranted but left the driver seriously injured.
The incident comes on the heels of previous run-ins Malalah has had with the police. Earlier this year, he was arrested in connection to the controversial school play Echoes of War at Butere Girls High School, which had stirred national debate. Malalah has since been vocal about what he calls targeted harassment by law enforcement.
Malalah has called on the Interior Ministry and police oversight bodies to launch immediate investigations. He’s also demanding disciplinary action against the officers involved, compensation for his driver, and a formal apology from the Kakamega police command.
The story has reignited the conversation around police brutality in Kenya, especially toward political figures and their aides. Many online have condemned the alleged actions, urging government institutions to protect civil liberties and enforce accountability.
With public trust in law enforcement under scrutiny, Malalah’s latest claims add urgency to the national call for reform, justice, and dignity for all.
