- Afande Denno, a police officer patrolling Mukuru kwa Njenga posted wholesome videos on TikTok
- The clips showed the armed cop freely interacting with civilians, who enjoyed his company
- Many Kenyans saluted his approach to community policing, saying he deserves a promotion
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A heartwarming video of a police officer interacting with Mukuru kwa Njenga residents is salvaging the service's tainted image.
What did Afande Denno do?
Shared via TikTok, the short clip showed the officer, Afande Denno, cheerfully interacting with the group along a street deep in the slum.
Afande Denno, armed with a rifle, was on night patrol with a female colleague when he was stopped for greetings as he walked past what appeared to be an entertainment joint.
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Soon after stopping, a crowd had milled around him, jostling to shake his hand and yearning to know how he was faring during his night patrol.
"There are flash floods; be careful out there," one is heard advising the cop.
Reacting to the clip, social media users said the officer was a rare gem and lauded his commitment to effect change through community policing.
World:
"You must be either a good cop to be loved this much, or you drink with them.”
Benag Israel:
"This is how cops should relate with citizens.”
Andrew:
"Can't wait to watch more of these interactions.”
Sirkim:
"The way he handles guns is like a military man."
Paito:
"NPS should promote this wise cop for embracing community policing, which is key to police work. Through that initiative, crime will be reduced."
Olima:
"Rare to find a cop loved this much."
user5433033414348:
"This is now the police service, not a force; it's their duty to serve. Congratulations, bro. God will bless you."
Harry Muturi:
"This is the Kenya we want now.”
Why did KDF squabble with police?
In other news, a scuffle between members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the National Police Service in Likoni, Mombasa ruffled Kenyans.
A video showed one of the soldiers assaulting a cop.
Kenyans criticised the KDF special forces officers for engaging in a public scuffle with police officers.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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