By Grace Gilo
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a statement on Juliet Wangai Kariuki stating that no formal complaints have been filed alleging police misconduct.
“To date, no formal complaint has been recorded alleging any misconduct-whether by commission or omission,” read the statement in part.
Juliet Wangai Kariuki is alleged to have died while in police custody following her arrest during the Saba Saba protests in Nanyuki Town.
This has led to protests in Nanyuki town by protestors demanding justice for her.
In the statement, signed by Muchiri Nyaga, the NPS spokesperson, the Service confirmed that during the Saba Saba protests in Nanyuki Town, 126 protesters were arrested, including Juliet Wangai Kariuki.
The protesters were processed and arraigned at Nanyuki Law Courts in good health on 8th July 2025 and were charged with the offence of malicious damage to property under Section 339(1) of the Penal Code.
All pleaded not guilty and were either remanded to Nanyuki Prison or allowed to pay a cash bail of fifty thousand shillings each.
It is alleged that she was tortured for failing to pay the cash bail.
Muchiri assured the public that relevant agencies would conduct swift, transparent and credible investigations into the matter and accountability would follow.
The NPS reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the highest standards of fidelity to the Constitution, operational independence, impartiality and political neutrality in maintaining law and order.
“As a Service, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Juliet Wangai Kariuki during this time of profound sorrow,” condoled the NPS.