Crackdown on Riots - Kenyan Police to Be Sued Over Baby's Death

Governor-elect Anyang' Nyong'o has promised that together with the Law Society of Kenya, they will seek legal redress against the police for six-month-old Samantha Pendo's death and many other incidents. Pendo was allegedly hit by a police officer during an operation to stop demonstrations that had been caused by disputed presidential poll results.

Samantha Pendo's father, Joseph Abanja, is consoled by Kisumu Governor-elect Anyang’ Nyong’o.

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