On 12th July 2023, residents of Nakuru took to the streets to protest against the high cost of living experienced across the country.
Police engaged in violent confrontation with the protesters by throwing tear gas to the protesters to disperse them. Several protesters were arrested while others assaulted by police.
Police were witnessed teargassing a kindergarten school while forcefully entering the premises in pursuit of rogue youth who were throwing stones to the police. Children were seen terrified as they screamed and scampered for safety towards their teacher.
The public was outraged following this act. Threatening the life of children in the name of public order has been termed as cruel and defiance of the oath took by police officers to serve and protect.