#kenya: *BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO POLICE BRUTALITY* The British High Commission in Kenya has condemned the excessive use of force by police during the ongoing protests and is calling for a swift, independent, and transparent investigation into police brutality. In a statement released today, the Commission expressed deep concern over the violence against unarmed civilians and protesters, particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties. The Commission emphasized that police forces must command the trust and confidence of those they are duty-bound to serve and protect. It also sent best wishes for the swift recovery of those injured during the demonstrations. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into the shooting of Boniface Kariuki, the vendor who was shot at close range by anti-riot police officers in Nairobi CBD.