A total of 50 Kenyans have died in relation to the anti-government protests that started four weeks ago, this is according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
KNCHR says that ever since the protests started on Tuesday, June 18, it has been on the forefront in monitoring compliance to human rights principles and standards in these demonstrations.
The commission says that some of those who died succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment while other bodies were discovered under the debris of the burnt Sunbeam Mall in Nairobi.
“The Commission has been offering its support to victims of violations associated with the protests and providing advice on the rights and responsibilities associated with the right to protest,” the commission says.
The dead persons are from Nairobi (21), Nakuru (3), Laikipia (2), Narok (1), Kajiado (3), Uasin Gishu (4), Kakamega (2), Kisumu (3), Kisii (1), and Mombasa (3). Others are from; Siaya (1), Kiambu (1), Nandi (1), Embu (1), Homa Bay (1), Nyeri (1) and Bungoma (1).
The commission further says that the number of the injured in relation to the protests countrywide stand at 413.
“The Commission urges proper investigations into the killings and injuries. Those found culpable whether civilian or security agent should be charged. In addition, the Commission shall also pursue command responsibility for all documented instances of police brutality and excesses. We also call upon the President to honor his commitment to respecting the rule of law by issuing a zero tolerance directive on human rights violations to all the deployed security agencies.”
According to KNCHR, a total of fifty-nine (59) people have been abducted or are missing, despite the continued calls for a stop to the abductions and arbitrary arrests.
“The number of those arbitrary arrested is at 682. We condemn the abductions and arrests and demand an immediate and unconditional release of all the illegally detained persons in relation to the protests.”
The commission has since moved to court for orders of Habeas Corpus in a quest to seek accountability for missing and abducted persons.
