The united opposition has formally notified the Inspector General of Police of its intention to visit the National Police Service headquarters on Friday, January 30, 2026, to present what it describes as serious and unresolved security concerns affecting opposition leaders and their supporters across the country.
Speaking for the united opposition on Thursday January 29, the United Opposition said the visit aims to officially file complaints and hold direct talks with police leadership regarding alleged assaults, harassment, intimidation, and breaches of constitutional rights.
It claimed that although numerous incidents have been reported at police stations and relevant commands nationwide, no investigations, feedback, or corrective action have followed.
“The visit is prompted by sustained attacks, harassment, intimidation, and violations of rights directed at opposition leaders and their supporters across the country. These incidents have been reported to various police stations and relevant commands; however, to date, no investigations, updates, or corrective actions have been communicated or undertaken by the National Police Service,” they stated
The letter indicates that over 20 cases were documented between November 2024 and January 2026 across multiple regions, among them Kiambu, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Meru, Nakuru, Bungoma, Narok, Murang’a, Nairobi, Kakamega, and Laikipia counties.
The alleged incidents reportedly took place at funerals, church gatherings, political events, rallies, and during leaders’ convoy movements.
The opposition alleges that in several cases, organised criminal gangs acted under police supervision or alongside police officers. It further claims that teargas was used during religious gatherings, worshippers were injured, convoys were ambushed, vehicles were damaged or torched, and opposition activities forcefully disrupted.
Some incidents allegedly involved the use of live ammunition and targeted both leaders and ordinary supporters, including women and children.
Among the incidents cited are alleged attacks during church services in Nyeri, Nairobi and Bungoma, disruptions of political gatherings in Meru, Murang’a and Kakamega, and violence during by-elections in Narok and Mbeere North.
The opposition also claims that its leaders were harassed by uniformed and plainclothed officers in multiple towns, with no accountability or follow-up action taken.
The opposition argues that the pattern of events points to a failure by the National Police Service to act impartially, as required by the Constitution, and to protect all citizens regardless of their political affiliation. It says this failure has undermined public confidence in law enforcement and escalated political tensions.
A delegation of senior opposition figures from across the political spectrum is set to lead a planned visit to the Inspector General’s office. Opposition leaders say the talks are aimed at securing concrete remedies to ensure the safety of politicians, their supporters, and the general public, in support of national stability, respect for the rule of law, and democratic governance.