Human rights activist Davies Okombo faults govt over alleged rights violations
Human rights activist Davies Okombo has faulted the State over alleged violations of human rights, saying Kenya has fallen short of fully delivering on constitutional protections 16 years after the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. Speaking to the press on Friday, August 28, 2026, Okombo acknowledged the progress made under the Constitution, particularly the introduction […]
Human rights activist Davies Okombo has criticized the Kenyan government for alleged violations of human rights, stating that the country has not fully delivered on constitutional protections 16 years after the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. While acknowledging progress made through devolution and fiscal decentralisation, Okombo highlighted ongoing concerns over enforced disappearances, extra-judicial killings, and violations of the right to a fair trial.
He urged the government to strengthen its commitment to constitutional protections and ensure state institutions operate within the law, emphasizing the need to uphold both constitutional and international obligations to ensure Kenyans can fully enjoy their rights.
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