Governor Mike Sonko has asked residents of Nairobi to report bribery cases against city askaris.
In a social media post on Sunday night, he also told residents to reject illegal “Kangaroo” courts by inspectorate officers held in county vans.
“In case you are arrested by our askaris and they put you in a van and ask for money text us and ask for the money, indicate the location and number plate of the van to 0722886600. We will bring to them brand new Sh1,000 notes,” read the post.
Sonko also told the public to report county vans spotted doing illegal activities.
County officers have been accused of soliciting bribes during patrols in the city.
Hawkers, who are the main victims, say the askaris can arrest and release a person even up to three times a day depending on how you “feed” the askaris.
As long as it cheaper and more convenient to pay a bribe than follow due process, then this is one battle we well never win.
me naulisanga kanjo wanafaa kufanya kazi hadi sa ngapi coz saa tano usiku ama as early as 5 a.m asubuhi utawapata wakiranda randa