- A woman reportedly miscarried in a police cell at Rwanyambu Police Post in Kinangop.
- Residents stormed the post on Wednesday, demanding justice and action.
- She had been arrested over a dispute involving Sh9,000 from a former employer.
- Relatives say she complained of pain but was denied medical help by officers.
- A protest broke out after locals learned of the alleged mistreatment.
- Police from the same post were recently accused of other misconduct.
- County authorities confirmed investigations are underway.
Tension gripped Kinangop on Wednesday morning after news broke that a pregnant woman had suffered a miscarriage while locked in a police cell. The incident happened at Rwanyambu Police Post, where officers are now under investigation for alleged negligence.
The woman was arrested late Tuesday at Flyover trading centre, following a complaint by her former boss, a bar owner from Sulmac, who accused her of failing to explain a missing amount of Sh9,000.
Ignored in Pain Until It Was Too Late
According to relatives, the woman began feeling sharp abdominal pain shortly after midnight. She begged for medical help, but officers reportedly turned her away. One relative, Jane Wangechi, said the woman managed to make a call using a cooperative officer’s phone, only for her situation to remain unchanged.
“She pleaded for help, but instead, she was mocked and ignored,” Wangechi said. “That’s when she lost the baby.”
Public Fury and Demands for Justice
By daybreak, anger had spilt into the streets. Dozens of residents stormed the police post, calling out officers for alleged inhuman treatment.
“This is cruelty. You don’t ignore a pregnant woman crying for help,” one protester said, calling for the officers involved to be arrested and prosecuted.
Post Already Linked to Previous Allegations
The Rwanyambu Police Post had already drawn public anger recently after officers there were accused of extorting Sh18,000 from a resident over false claims about uninspected meat. In the current case, the woman reportedly had only Sh6,000, which was not accepted, before being locked up for the night.
Rights Groups and Leaders Speak Out
Human rights defenders and community leaders have now joined in, urging fast and firm action. Paul Njoroge, a representative from a local civil society group, said the issue reflects a worrying trend.
“It’s not the first time complaints have come from this post. We demand full accountability.”
County Commissioner Promises Full Probe
Nyandarua County Commissioner Abdrisack Jaldesa confirmed that demonstrations had occurred and said a probe had already been launched.
“We are still gathering facts. Any officer found to have violated the law will face consequences,” Jaldesa said, promising a follow-up statement.
