The National Police Service has launched investigations into an incident in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, that left two police officers injured and two government vehicles damaged.
The incident is believed to have occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026, with police accusing some politicians of contravening the Public Order Act, Cap 56.
In a statement, the service said preliminary reports indicated that the individuals involved engaged in actions that undermined public order and the rule of law.
The police said the conduct was unacceptable and had no place in a democratic society governed by the Constitution and the rule of law.
Additionally, NPS said that investigations had commenced to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and that appropriate action would be taken against anyone found culpable.
βInvestigations have commenced to establish the full circumstances of the incident. Upon their conclusion, appropriate action will be taken against any person found culpable, in accordance with the law,β the statement read.
However, the service did not identify the politicians it accused of violating the Public Order Act or provide details of how the officers were injured and the government vehicles damaged.
Police further called on political leaders, their supporters and other stakeholders to exercise restraint, uphold peace and respect the rule of law.
According to the service, the call was necessary to ensure political activities did not compromise public safety or disrupt lawful gatherings.
The police service further warned that individuals found contravening the Public Order Act, engaging in acts of violence, sponsoring criminal gangs, inciting supporters or disrupting lawful gatherings would face action in accordance with the law.
