The National Police Service has responded to reports that the late Julie Njoki passed away from a case of police brutality whilst in custody.
In a statement released on the afternoon of Monday, July 14, the NPS responded to a news story by The Standard newspaper, which appeared to suggest police had assaulted Njoki to death. "The attention of the National Police Service (NPS) has been drawn to a report published in The Standard Newspaper on 14th July 2025 (Page 4), alleging police misconduct," a statement from the NPS on Monday read.
In their clarification, police confirmed that Njoki was among 126 individuals who were arrested in Nanyuki on Saba Saba Day, July 7.
Julie Njoki who died after alleged beating at the Nanyuki Police Cells, July 11, 2025.
