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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 17 May 2016

    Kenya police to investigate allegations of excessive force, as #StopPoliceBrutality trends http://bbc.in/1NwERtw pic.twitter.com/Iyz9uYb778

    6:12 AM - 17 May 2016
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    • Patrick Conley Ivy Mwalimo HRH The Crown Prince of Marondera 👑 🇬🇭#PanAfricanist Dimmo Irene (DiMaye) NOAH KERTICH Muchiga #🐘ONE GML 🇺🇬 🇬🇧
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      1. Cavin Sahm‏ @cavin_sahm 17 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        As usual the hyenna has eaten the chicken again and he is asked to inquire who ate the chicken.

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      1. NowYouSeeMe^‏ @enjawa 18 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @Anon1KENYA allegations they say? Yh we see the guy allegedly being beaten mercilessly we aren't sure mayb the cop is massaging

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      1. Saad‏ @SaadCares 18 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Kenyan police is the worst undisciplined police I have seen for the countries I have traveled in Africa.

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      1. Omwana O' Seba ~Vinny‏ @BosireVincent2 18 May 2016
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        regretting being a kenyan

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      1. #DAVYGEE‏ @DavyGeeMusica 17 May 2016
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        there is no investigation needed its clear and evident unnecessary force was used on these guys .

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      1. Diana Mary Achola‏ @achola15 17 May 2016
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        Its only in kenya where you are beaten even after surrendering. Police brutality.

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      1. Ginson murangiri‏ @GinsonMurangiri 17 May 2016
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        What's to investigate on police brutality when MPs like Moses Kuria is inciting the police?

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      1. Ronnie‏ @r_wakhu 17 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        lol what's their to investigate?Isn't it a bit obvious

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      1. Abdallah Qassim‏ @Abdallahsasah 17 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        How can a murderer investigate itself for the benefit of the dead. This is the most absurd statement from a rogue state in Africa

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      1. Kevin Muriithi‏ @NanMuriithi 17 May 2016
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        Allegations? We have eyes, you know

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      1. JLO Entertainers‏ @jloentertainers 17 May 2016
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        police brutality ended after the post election violence.But its like its coming back under the current government..sad

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      1. Grace Igandu‏ @GraceIgandu 17 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        We've heard that one before. Chances of proper investigation being done are quite slim

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      1. Youth President‏ @rickmoses86 17 May 2016
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        ahahahahah how can a criminal investigate himselfpic.twitter.com/IAB8e5uv0h

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      1. Amos Wasonga‏ @AmosWasonga2 17 May 2016
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        surely what is there to investigate while everything was caught on camera...!!!

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      1. EddieKamondy‏ @EddieKamondy 17 May 2016
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        Police investigating itself in Africa??

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