A section of residents at Menengai Court in Buruburu, Nairobi, has accused a senior police officer of demanding security fees from fellow tenants despite being a tenant himself.
The officer, who serves as an Officer Commanding Station (OCS) and rents a house within the court, is alleged to have required residents and landlords to pay Sh3,000 each every month for security services, a move that has sparked outrage among tenants.
Residents questioned why the officer was collecting money for security yet he personally benefits from the same services as an ordinary tenant.
“There are 32 tenants in the court, and each is required to pay Sh3,000 for security.
We believe the amount is excessive, and we do not understand why a fellow tenant, who is also a senior police officer, is demanding the money,” one resident said.
The tenants are now calling on police authorities in Buruburu to investigate the matter and explain the basis of the security levy.
When contacted, Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said he was unaware of the allegations but promised to investigate.
“That is news to me. Why would he demand money from other tenants yet he is a tenant and, more importantly, a senior police officer?” Mohamud said.
He added that appropriate action would be taken if the allegations are found to be true.
Some residents, however, expressed fears that they could face intimidation or victimization after raising the complaint, given the officer’s senior position in the police service.
The dispute has reignited concerns over accountability and transparency in the management of private residential security arrangements, with residents calling for an impartial investigation into the claims.
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