Ruto: Rights violations during 2024 protests must be investigated
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President William Ruto has affirmed the right of Kenyans to peaceful protest while calling for accountability over alleged human rights violations during the 2024 demonstrations. Speaking during the commemoration of the 16th anniversary of the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Ruto emphasized that peaceful protest, criticism, and dissent are essential to democracy.
He acknowledged the pain caused by the protests, noting allegations of unlawful arrests, enforced disappearances, and excessive use of lethal force. Ruto called for credible allegations of human rights violations to be independently, thoroughly, and transparently investigated, with those found responsible held accountable in accordance with the law.
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