Former Elite Forces Launch Justice Movement to Battle Police Impunity: "Been Given Leeway"
- A bold new movement led by ex-government officials has emerged to challenge unchecked authority and restore public faith in justice
- Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, they disclosed their plan that could shake institutions and empower citizens across the nation
- They also shared their drive and hinted at a larger network that will be working together with them to unmask the faces behind brutality in the country
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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.
The Kenya Kwanza administration, led by President William Ruto, is facing growing public criticism from both the political class and civilians following a wave of police brutality witnessed during recent nationwide protests.
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As the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) continues investigations into multiple cases—including alleged killings on the streets, deaths in police custody, and assaults that have left scores of Kenyans injured and several families grieving—a group of current and former security officers has launched a new initiative to champion justice and accountability.
In a historic move, ex-government officials and serving officers have come forward to advocate not for the uniform they once served but for the rights of ordinary citizens, including officers misused by those in power.
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Who formed new movement to fight injustices?
The initiative, dubbed Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI), has been founded by Patrick Osoi, a former KDF Special Forces soldier, ex-National Intelligence Service (NIS) officer, and US Army veteran.
He is joined by fellow officers, including the outspoken and interdicted prison warden Cop Shakur and police officer Kimathi Hiram, who challenged the government's shoot-to-kill directive after the chaotic Saba Saba demonstrations.
Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Osoi, also a 2027 presidential hopeful, said the FBI movement seeks to stand in solidarity with Kenyans who have suffered at the hands of rogue police officers acting on illegal orders, as well as with law enforcement agents who have been sidelined or victimised for taking a stand against injustice.
“Our enemies aren’t the police, and citizens aren’t the enemy either,” Osoi said. “The real threat is the looting political elite who have, for decades, misused the security apparatus to advance selfish interests, promote nepotism, and auction off our country’s natural resources while eroding our national sovereignty.”
The movement, Osoi explained, is open to anyone who believes in justice and accountability—whether civilian, police officer, or ex-service member.
"Some police officers have been humiliated because they teamed up against something wrong. They need a family to run to, and that is why we must protect them," he added.
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Is FBI seeking to overthrow Ruto's government?
Hiram added that the FBI is not a political organisation and does not seek to overthrow the government.
“We’re focused on fighting all forms of impunity, including extrajudicial killings, and exposing injustices through investigations and documentation. We will investigate the cases even in previous regimes.We have so many professionsals within and without the government who provide crucial intelligence. This initiative is not affiliated with IPOA and operates independently to pursue truth and justice.”
The founders emphasised that their goal is to create a support system for whistleblower officers and others victimised for standing up to injustice.
They have pledged to file legal actions and produce documentaries that expose systemic abuses while giving a voice to those who have been silenced.
"It is a movement of concerned Kenyans that is registered and given leeway to continue with its mandate. We will be focusing on the evil that the police are doing and crooked politicians," he added.
As more Kenyans join the movement, the launch of the FBI is expected to signal a new chapter in the citizen-led struggle against state-backed violence and impunity.
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Is Afande Denno considering resignation?
Meanwhile, Afande Denno, a police officer popular among Gen Z, has revealed plans to exit the force after receiving a letter from the government indicating that a committee has been formed to review his conduct and possible dismissal.
He believes the move was triggered by footage showing him protecting Gen Z protesters during the June 25 demonstrations.
Denno also urged fellow officers not to follow orders blindly but to consider the humanity of those they deal with, saying they should put themselves in their clients’ shoes before causing harm.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
