Former prison officer Jackson Kuria, widely known as Cop Shakur, has officially announced his decision to leave the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) movement, which he co-founded to address injustice and promote accountability within Kenya’s security forces. The announcement was made via his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Kuria clarified that his departure is a personal choice, not a rejection of the movement’s mission. He emphasized that he remains committed to justice and peaceful reform. “After much reflection, I have decided to step away from the Fighting Brutality and Impunity movement. Leaving the FBI movement is not a rejection of its mission, but a choice of a new direction aligned with my principles,” he wrote.
He confirmed that he had communicated his decision to fellow co-founders, former Kenya Defence Forces officer Patrick Osoi and former police officer Hiram Kimathi. Despite stepping away, Kuria expressed support for the group’s objectives. “I remain committed to justice and peaceful reform, and I wish the movement well as it continues its work for a fairer society,” he added.
The FBI movement was established by Kuria, Osoi, and Kimathi to combat police brutality and abuse of power in Kenya. It aimed to unite both serving and former security officers to resist illegal directives and advocate for systemic reforms within the country’s law enforcement agencies.
Kuria emphasized that his departure was not influenced by intimidation or financial incentives. He reaffirmed his stance against President William Ruto, stating, “I never left the FBI Movement because of intimidation by the government or because I was bought. No amount of intimidation can stop me from opposing Ruto, and I will never be on his side.”
The founders of the FBI movement have faced legal scrutiny. On July 30, Kuria and Osoi were arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) during a coordinated operation along Lang’ata Road. They were investigated for alleged links to terrorism.
Osoi was held at Muthaiga Police Station, while Kuria, arrested in Kahawa West, was found with a red beret featuring the FBI symbol. Osoi faced charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2012, and possession of a firearm.
Kuria’s departure signals a new personal chapter but does not diminish his advocacy for justice or his support for the FBI movement’s core goals. He remains a vocal critic of government practices and committed to promoting reform through peaceful means.
