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Police trade blame over death of tout in Nakuru GK remand

Denis Kiprotich, 28, a Nakuru-based tout who died mysteriously while at the Nakuru GK prison on March 27, 2025. 


Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group

The mysterious death of 28-year-old matatu tout Dennis Kiprotich while in custody has exposed deep cracks between two Nakuru police commands, with officers from Nakuru East and Nakuru West shifting blame over who should be held responsible.

Kiprotich died on March 27, just a day after he was remanded at Nakuru GK Prison, sparking an uproar from his family and rights groups.