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Her remarks come after Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen dismissed claims that Kenya is facing a “goons crisis”, saying the country is safe and accusing politicians of exaggerating insecurity
With Kenya heading towards the 2027 General Election, Mokua argued that politicians seeking elective office can no longer rely solely on slogans and broad promises. He said voters should demand clear programmes, evidence of competence and practical explanations of how proposed policies would be implemented
Karua said citizens should be free to participate in politics, while journalists should be able to cover political events and police officers should be allowed to perform their duties without being placed under political pressure.
The KNCHR said the incidents pointed to an increasingly worrying political environment in which violence and intimidation were being used to interfere with citizens’ rights and freedoms.
He urged authorities to arrest and prosecute those responsible, disband political militias and release individuals detained while participating in peaceful political activities, warning against a return to Kenya’s violent multiparty-era politics
Amnesty Executive Director George Morara said the organisation was concerned about reported attacks on journalists, disruption of media broadcasts, destruction of property, road blockades and intimidation linked to political activities.
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) says the deaths involved people aged between 25 and 64, as well as an infant who was being held alongside the mother. The child died at Mamba Police Post, which falls under Matuu Police Station.
According to the State Department for East African Community Affairs, ASALs and Regional Development, the meeting brought together three key areas of development — financing for infrastructure, socio-economic integration and the advancement of human capital and human rights.
UN rights chief Volker Turk said he was "alarmed" by the changes, warning that while some parts of the amendments could improve child protection, other provisions raise serious concerns over the treatment of children in conflict with the law.
Police are investigating how 25-year-old Sefu Musa died after the group was detained inside the conservation area. His fellow traveller, Salimu Haji, was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment, while the third man, Abdallah Nuru, managed to return to Arusha following the incident.
Methu questioned the administration’s handling of human rights violations linked to protests, including the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations and subsequent Saba Saba protests
Assad was not present in court after fleeing Damascus for Moscow with his family when his government was overthrown, bringing an end to more than five decades of rule by his family.