Inspector General Japhet Koome has said that One police officer was killed during the Raila Odinga-led anti-government protests on Thursday.
In a statement, Koome condemned the acts of violence, insisting that investigations into the same have been opened.
"As a result of yesterday's demonstrations, one police officer in Kisumu succumbed to injuries sustained while on duty, 20 officers were seriously injured as they repulsed violent demonstrators.
"Property whose value is yet to be determined was destroyed as hooligans masquerading as protesters invaded private property," he said.
Koome assured the public of its safety saying that the police will do all that is within their power to protect them.
The police boss commended his officers for being patient and acting within the law to contain the chaos.
Koome warned that the right to picket does not allow the destruction of property, causing a disturbance, and attacking security officers.
"We wish to state that all internationally accepted policing strategies and within the law will be used by all police officers o ensure our beautiful country remains safe," he said.
