IPOA Investigates 7 Officers Over Journalist Arrest

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is examining at least seven police officers following the alleged manhandling and arrest of Citizen TV journalist Odee Francis during protests against high fuel prices in Nairobi's CBD.

According to IPOA, the investigation involves interrogating officers accused of harassing and detaining the journalist during the protests. Among those set for questioning are Central Police Station OCPD Patrick Gogo and OCS Joab Onyapidi.

The incident occurred on October 20, 2026, when plainclothes police officers allegedly manhandled Francis as he reported on the demonstrations. The list of officers under scrutiny also includes five individuals accused of directly arresting the journalist.