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Why Kenyans no longer trust the police

A riot police officer confronts a protestor during Gen-Z protestors along Moi Avenue as they remember 60 young people who died in last year's finance bill demonstrations  on June 25, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Research findings show community policing, a concept that was to cement trust between law enforcers and citizens, has flopped.

Trust is necessary for effective crime management and prevention of crime. When it lacks, the likely outcome is a breakdown in social order.

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