Letter to the President, H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto
Nairobi, Tuesday 25th June, 2024
Kenya is Burning!
Call to Action on the Escalating Human Rights Violations and State of Anarchy in the Country during the Ongoing Protests Against the Finance Bill 2024
Mr. President, today is a sad day in the history of our beloved motherland!
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has been monitoring the shocking escalation of human rights violations seen in the last few hours including excessive use of force and indiscriminate shooting of civilians by police as well as a section of violent protestors.
Pursuant to its Constitutional mandate to protect human rights for all in Kenya, the Commission hereby calls on your immediate and direct intervention as follows:
a) You swore to defend and protect the Constitution of Kenya. This is the time to do it!
b) The State is the primary duty bearer of all Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. This duty rests with you as the Head of State and Government.
c) Issue an immediate order to the police officers to stop the killings, abductions, and brutality. The Commission reminds you of your campaign pledge to end cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
Mr. President, save the Nation!
Roseline Odede,
Chairperson,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).