FBI Movement’s Patrick Osoi Demands Revision of Terrorism Act to Protect Activists
- Patrick Osoi explained the FBI movement’s foundation, its values, and how it distinguishes itself from militancy or unlawful associations
- The movement outlined a set of far-reaching reforms aimed at addressing governance, economic fairness, accountability, and social justice issues
- Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Osoi highlighted systemic concerns over officers’ welfare, misuse of security agencies, and broader implications for citizens’ rights and democratic freedoms
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Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) movement leader Patrick Osoi has issued a strong statement to the government outlining a series of demands, weeks after the movement's formation.
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Osoi, who has declared interest in contesting for the presidency in 2027, said the movement brings together police officers, professionals, activists, and ordinary citizens committed to ending police brutality, systemic impunity, and socio-economic injustices that, he claims, have worsened.
What does FBI stand for?
Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Osoi dismissed any claims linking the movement to militancy or terrorism, insisting that the FBI is a civic-driven campaign for justice and accountability.
“FBI is not a militia; we are not terrorists, and we are not criminals. We are students, farmers, workers, parents, and youths. We are Kenyans. We don’t carry guns; we carry truth. We don’t plant bombs, we plant ideas,” he declared.
The former Kenya Defence Forces officer said the movement’s goal is to confront brutality and impunity in all its forms—political, economic, structural, and institutional.
He argued that police and military officers have become victims of exploitation through poor pay and welfare while being forced into unlawful acts by political elites.
What is FBI demanding from the government?
The FBI movement presented a comprehensive list of demands, including:
- Revision of the Terrorism Act (2015) to protect activists from criminalisation and strict adherence to the Constitution and the rule of law.
- Abolition of punitive taxation and adoption of a fairer revenue model, recovery of stolen public assets, and prosecution of those involved, regardless of political affiliation.
- Transparency in public spending and procurement, and an end to tribalism, nepotism, and impunity in governance.
- Release and compensation of peaceful protesters facing charges and an end to unlawful security directives targeting peaceful protesters and whistleblowers.
- Living wages for civil servants and uniformed officers to reflect the cost of living, comprehensive education reforms, including free education and waiver of student loans.
- Job creation through an industrial strategy anchored in manufacturing, agriculture, and technology, and protection for farmers through subsidies, fair pricing, and promotion of exports.
- Independent investigations into police brutality, including political accountability for unlawful orders and publication of all pending bills and payment of suppliers.
- Compensation for delayed government payments to contractors and suppliers.
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Why is FBI concerned about police brutality?
He accused the government of weaponising poverty and security agencies while neglecting the welfare of both citizens and security officers.
He noted that some police officers earn as little as KSh 15,000 monthly, despite being subjected to dangerous and unlawful assignments.
Military personnel, he added, have seen meal provisions scrapped and allowances slashed, raising questions about accountability in security spending.
Despite the fiery criticism, Osoi clarified that the police are not enemies of the movement but 'fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters forced into unlawful orders by the political class.'
He urged patriotic Kenyans, diaspora communities, civil society, and international partners to support the movement through resources, expertise, bail funds for detained youth, and solidarity with victims of police brutality.
The movement has pledged to continue civic education, hospital visits to injured protesters, and support for families affected by extrajudicial killings.
“We are fighting for a Kenya where peaceful protest is not terrorism, and truth is not a crime,” Osoi said.
Further, the politician framed the FBI as a long-term movement rather than a temporary protest group.
“To the system that tries to silence us—we are louder. To the brutality that tries to break us, we are stronger. To the impunity that thinks it can outlast us—we are here to stay,” he affirmed.
Was Patrick Osoi arrested?
Meanwhile, Osoi claimed he surrendered to the DCI headquarters after learning that he was being sought by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
He maintained that his appearance was not an arrest, describing it as part of the police’s mandate to investigate or question individuals where necessary.
The presidential hopeful also faulted how some arrests are conducted, citing a lack of prior notification, paperwork, or formal communication in his case.
He urged law enforcement officers to avoid violent confrontations when pursuing suspects and called on those sought to cooperate peacefully.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
