- On July 16, 2024, during a Gen Z anti-government protest in Nakuru City, police shot Mediamax Ltd’s journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki three times in the left thigh.
Recent social media posts reveals a pervasive lack of confidence in the IPOA (Independent Policing Oversight Authority), with detractors claiming that it has devolved from being legitimate arbiters of justice to little more than political toolboxes. Social media comments mirror genuine frustrations.
On July 16, 2024, during a Gen Z anti-government protest in Nakuru City, police shot Mediamax Ltd’s journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki three times in the left thigh. The Nakuru Journalists Association has been at the forefront of fighting for justice. In an interview on Monday, September 2, 2024 Wanjeri stated that she was scheduled to visit the IPOA offices on September 3, 2024.
Comments from X ranged from:
@gabegabby, "Nothing will come out we have lost trust even to the Judiciary, IPOA, EACC na all those bodies, they are not serving the nation but individuals."
@Mugaro added a layer of scepticism, suggesting that crucial oversight bodies were beholden to presidential directives, raising doubts about their impartiality. "The problem is, DCI, ODPP and IPOA work for the President, there is no way they are going to investigate orders issued by the President."
Finally, @Rvssia's call for resignation highlights the widespread frustration with institutions perceived as failing to deliver justice. "@IPOA_KE you allow these things to happen by delaying justice, you need to go home all of you! Resign"
As Catherine prepares to visit IPOA, the nation waits with anticipation. Will this institution, under fire for its perceived inefficiency, finally address the issues in Catherine's case? The stakes are high. The outcome of her case could either restore faith in the country's justice system or deepen the existing distrust.
