The National Police Service (NPS) has rejected claims circulating on social media that a duty roster, which was shared online, was intended for the arrest of protesters during the anti-abduction demonstrations on December 30.
NPS spokesperson Resila Onyango clarified in a statement that the roster, which listed the names and contacts of officers at a police station in Nairobi, was merely an internal document used for record-keeping and ensuring accountability within the force.
Onyango explained that the roster contained contact information to allow officers to easily reach each other during their duties.
“The duty roster serves as a framework for police records and operational processes, promoting accountability and ensuring officers are aware of key contacts in the course of their work,” the statement read.
“It was not related to any specific task involving demonstrations.”
The NPS also urged the public to disregard misinformation and false claims aimed at inciting unrest.
“We encourage the public to refrain from spreading baseless information that may lead to public incitement,” the statement continued.
“The NPS remains committed to serving and protecting all Kenyans.”
The NPS has faced criticism for its heavy-handed response to the protests, which saw human rights advocates and families of missing persons demand the unconditional release of those held incommunicado.
During the protests, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and 22 other demonstrators were arrested along Aga Khan Walk in Nairobi.
The court later granted them release on a sh.1,000 bond each.
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