Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has demanded immediate action following the death of a man who allegedly died after being brutalized while in police custody in Kitale.
Samson Ouma Wanda was arrested on September 7th and later confirmed dead at the morgue on September 16th, according to a statement released by MP Amisi. The deceased has left behind a wife and two young daughters.
In a strongly-worded statement, the Saboti legislator expressed his outrage over the incident, describing it as both a personal tragedy and a broader attack on justice in Kenya.
"I am deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic death of Samson Ouma Wanda, who was arrested in Kitale on 7th September, brutalized while in police custody, and later confirmed dead at the morgue on 16th September," Amisi said.
The MP characterized the incident as more than just an individual case, calling it "an assault on justice and human dignity" and vowing that impunity would not be tolerated.
"We cannot and will not allow impunity to thrive in our country. Those responsible must be held to account without delay," Amisi declared, demanding immediate and transparent action against all officers allegedly involved in the incident.
The death adds to growing concerns about police conduct and accountability in Kenya, with human rights organizations frequently raising alarm about deaths in police custody.
MP Amisi has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Wanda's death and for those found responsible to face the full force of the law.
The incident occurred in Kitale, which falls within Trans Nzoia County, neighboring Amisi's Saboti constituency in Bungoma County.