Kenyans betray their own: Cop Shakur steps down from the FBI Activist movement

He closed his statement by reaffirming his lifelong commitment to activism, vowing to continue championing justice and peaceful reform even as he steps away from the organisation.

“I remain committed to justice and peaceful reform, and I wish the movement success as it continues its fight for a fairer society,” he declared.

The FBI Movement

The FBI movement was founded by three former uniformed officers—Jackson Kuria, Patrick Osoi, and Hiram Kimathi—with the mission of challenging police brutality and curbing abuse of power in Kenya.

Positioning themselves as whistleblowers from within the system, the trio called on both serving and retired officers to resist what they described as “illegal orders” and to push for systemic reforms within the country’s security forces.

Their message quickly went viral online, striking a chord with Kenyans increasingly alarmed by cases of police misconduct.

Legal Battles and Arrests

However, soon after its high-profile launch, the movement’s founders ran into serious legal headwinds. Kuria, Osoi, and Kimathi were arrested separately and charged with grave offences, including alleged terrorism recruitment.

Prosecutors sought to hold them in custody as investigations continued, but the trio insisted they were innocent and maintained that their cause was rooted in peaceful reform and the rule of law. They were later freed on cash bail pending trial.

What Lies Ahead

With Kuria’s departure, the movement’s leadership now rests in the hands of Patrick Osoi and Hiram Kimathi.

Meanwhile, Cop Shakur—as Kuria is popularly known—has yet to reveal the specifics of his “new direction.” His statement, however, signals that his activism will endure, though possibly through different platforms or strategies.