Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has ordered for an immediate probe, into an alleged police assault video captured at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) on Monday.
A video showing police officers descending on a student has gone viral, attracting condemnation from various leaders and Kenyans.
In the video, the officers are seen beating an unidentified student with blunt objects, as the defenseless student tries to protect himself.
In a press statement on Tuesday, Mutyambai asked the National Police Service Internal Affairs Unit to investigate the video within 24 hours, and make recommendations for further actions.
"Following the unfortunate incident, the Internal Affairs Unit has been directed to commence investigations and make recommendations in 24 hours time," the statement read in part.
"Any police officer found culpable will be held responsible. Officers are further reminded that their actions should not be punitive; it should focus on maintenance of law and order and processing offenders for court," Mutyambai said.
JKUAT students took to the streets on Monday, protesting over increased insecurity in the area, that saw a number of their colleagues assaulted by unknown people.
During the protest, the students blocked sections of the busy Thika Super Highway, a move that forced police to intervene.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i on Monday evening called the Inspector General of Police, and asked for immediate probe into the case.
"I have spoken to the IG and we both agree that firm and decisive action shall be taken against any officer who used excessive force, within the next 24 hours," he said.