Taking to social media, the officer did not mince his words.
“I have refused to move to Todonyang. This is not a normal transfer. It is punishment because I questioned an illegal order,” Kimathi boldly posted on his page.
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“I asked my senior if we are now licensed to shoot children and women. Instead of an answer, I was slapped with a transfer,” Kimathi alleged.
His statement has gone viral, drawing sharp reactions from the public. Many Kenyans praised his bravery, calling him a “hero in uniform.” Others condemned what they viewed as the silencing of voices of conscience within the police force.
In a dramatic twist, Kimathi revealed he had received threats following his public statement.
“They want to silence me. But I will not be part of a murderous system,” he declared, vowing to continue speaking out.
Police officials, however, have not officially responded to his claims. A senior officer from the National Police Service, speaking off the record, insisted that the transfer was routine and had no connection to his remarks.
“Transfers are normal in the force. No officer is above the law or protocol,” the source said.
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“This matter cannot be swept under the rug. If officers are being punished for upholding human rights, then we are in deep trouble,” said a statement from the Kenya Human Rights Commission.
