The footage, dated January 10, 2026, reportedly shows police officers confronting and roughing up youths who were peacefully playing a game of pool in Nandi Hills town.
The incident has since sparked public outrage and renewed debate over police conduct and accountability.
In a statement shared on social media on Friday, January 16, Otieno said the actions captured in the video amounted to a gross abuse of power and violated the fundamental rights of the affected individuals.
“There is CCTV footage dated January 10, 2026, showing police officers from Nandi Hills Police Station brutally harassing young men who were peacefully playing pool,” Otieno stated.
In a statement shared on social media on Friday, January 16, Otieno said the actions captured in the video amounted to a gross abuse of power and violated the fundamental rights of the affected individuals.
“There is CCTV footage dated January 10, 2026, showing police officers from Nandi Hills Police Station brutally harassing young men who were peacefully playing pool,” Otieno stated.
“Policing is not a licence to humiliate, assault or terrorise citizens going about their lawful activities.”
He warned that any attempt to ignore, downplay or conceal the incident would amount to institutional complicity, insisting that the matter must be addressed transparently and decisively.
Otieno called on the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Nandi Hills to publicly identify the officers involved and to outline immediate steps taken to investigate the incident and hold those responsible to account.
“Silence or cover-up will only deepen public mistrust. This matter cannot simply be wished away,” he said.
The lawyer’s remarks have resonated widely on social media platforms, where users have shared the footage and personal accounts highlighting what they describe as excessive use of force against compliant youths engaged in lawful recreation.
The incident has also drawn condemnation from political leaders, with Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei joining calls for swift action against the officers involved.
In a strongly worded statement, Cherargei described the incident as an act of police brutality and a blatant abuse of human rights.
He warned that any attempt to ignore, downplay or conceal the incident would amount to institutional complicity, insisting that the matter must be addressed transparently and decisively.
Otieno called on the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Nandi Hills to publicly identify the officers involved and to outline immediate steps taken to investigate the incident and hold those responsible to account.
“Silence or cover-up will only deepen public mistrust. This matter cannot simply be wished away,” he said.
The lawyer’s remarks have resonated widely on social media platforms, where users have shared the footage and personal accounts highlighting what they describe as excessive use of force against compliant youths engaged in lawful recreation.
The incident has also drawn condemnation from political leaders, with Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei joining calls for swift action against the officers involved.
In a strongly worded statement, Cherargei described the incident as an act of police brutality and a blatant abuse of human rights.
He noted that playing pool is not an offence under Kenyan law and questioned why officers would resort to violence against unarmed and peaceful citizens.
“The acts captured amount to police brutality, criminality and abuse of human rights perpetuated against peace-loving youth whose only mistake was playing a pool game, which is not an offence in any of our laws,” Cherargei said.
The senator cited Article 244 of the Constitution, which mandates the National Police Service to uphold human rights, professionalism and integrity. He said the officers’ conduct was in clear violation of these constitutional principles.
Cherargei urged the Inspector General of Police to immediately interdict and suspend the officers involved to allow for independent investigations.
“The acts captured amount to police brutality, criminality and abuse of human rights perpetuated against peace-loving youth whose only mistake was playing a pool game, which is not an offence in any of our laws,” Cherargei said.
The senator cited Article 244 of the Constitution, which mandates the National Police Service to uphold human rights, professionalism and integrity. He said the officers’ conduct was in clear violation of these constitutional principles.
Cherargei urged the Inspector General of Police to immediately interdict and suspend the officers involved to allow for independent investigations.
He also called for administrative action against their superiors and demanded that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) launch investigations with a view to prosecution.
The senator further revealed that he had engaged the Senate Committee on National Security and was in contact with the affected youths to ensure the matter receives the necessary attention.
The latest incident adds to growing public concern over repeated allegations of police overreach and excessive use of force, particularly against young people.
Human rights groups and legal experts have continued to call for stronger oversight, accountability mechanisms and adherence to constitutional standards, warning that failure to act decisively risks eroding public trust in law enforcement institutions.
The senator further revealed that he had engaged the Senate Committee on National Security and was in contact with the affected youths to ensure the matter receives the necessary attention.
The latest incident adds to growing public concern over repeated allegations of police overreach and excessive use of force, particularly against young people.
Human rights groups and legal experts have continued to call for stronger oversight, accountability mechanisms and adherence to constitutional standards, warning that failure to act decisively risks eroding public trust in law enforcement institutions.
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