Video of Police Graduates threatening Kenyans condemned

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 9, 2021 | 11:59 AM GMT

Kenyan police have condemned the actions of a group of newly graduated officers who recorded a video threatening civilians once they were deployed.

The young graduates can be heard in the widely shared video boasting that they are the “bad guys in red berets and civilians…we are getting out, we are not coming to play.

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The National Police Service termed their remarks “irresponsible, unacceptable and reckless,” in a statement released on Wednesday evening.

The recruits are members of the General Service Unit, GSU, a paramilitary unit of the Kenya police who wear red berets.

The police service said the behaviour portrayed in the clip was

The statement has been posted on Twitter:
Many Kenyans have been raising concern over their remarks, at a time when cases of police brutality have been increasingly recorded.

It comes months before the general election next year.

Police have in past elections been linked to ‘killings and human rights abuses.

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The police service now says an internal review is ongoing with a view of taking appropriate measures regarding the incident.

BBC /Shakirat Sadiq
Video of Police Graduates threatening Kenyans condemned

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.