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The disturbing allegations against a police officer accused of pushing a 25-year-old woman from the sixth floor of an apartment in Nairobi presents yet another painful test of Kenya's commitment to justice and accountability.
According to reports, the victim survived the fall with life-changing injuries and has since narrated her ordeal from a hospital bed, while the officer remains free as investigations continue.
Whether the allegations are ultimately proved in court is a matter for the justice system. However, the public concern does not arise merely from the accusation itself, but from the apparent slow pace of action against the law enforcement officer facing such serious claims.
Justice should not only be done but must also be seen to be done. Delayed investigations or perceived preferential treatment erode public confidence in institutions entrusted with protecting citizens.
