A video recorded inside a pool hall in Kikuyu, Kenya, has sparked anger and debate online after showing police officers using force on young men who were playing pool.
The security camera footage shows the incident happened late at night on January 23, 2026, at around 11:15 pm. According to the video, about four police officers from Nderi Police Post entered the pool hall.
At the start of the clip, a two young men are seen calmly standing by the pool side. The room has green walls and a blue pool table, and nothing unusual appears to be happening.
Moments later, the officers rush in. One officer moves toward a man wearing a brown shirt near the door and begins assaulting him.
The man tries to move back as other officers also turn on him. The officers are seen hitting the young man with stick.
The players do not fight back. Instead, they try to shield themselves or move away to avoid the blows.
The officers later force the men out of the room. The video does not show anyone being arrested, and there is no clear reason given for the raid.
The incident came only days after a similar case in Nandi Hills, where police were filmed beating young men inside a pool hall. That earlier video led to public complaints and an investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.
Because of this, many people are now asking whether the same actions are happening in different parts of the country.
The Kikuyu video was shared widely on social media on January 24, 2026, and drew strong reactions. Many users said the officers acted with no respect for the law. Others questioned why pool halls are often targeted, yet playing pool is not illegal.
Some people feel that such places are easy targets for harassment, especially because they are run by or serve unemployed youth.
Pool halls are common in many Kenyan towns and help people earn a living or pass time peacefully. Incidents like this have increased fear and anger among communities. So far, police have not explained the reason for the raid, and IPOA has not announced any action.
Many Kenyans are calling for accountability and fair treatment so that ordinary activities do not end in violence.
