Kenyans and human rights organisations match along the streets of Nairobi to protest against the rising femicide cases in the country. Kenya’s state security apparatus has found itself under intense international scrutiny amid a worrying surge in alleged state-sanctioned abductions, shrinking democratic freedoms, and human rights violations. Families searching for loved ones who vanished during the anti-tax protests have grown increasingly restless, while rights groups criticised the president’s speech for failing to provide tangible solutions. For some observers, the speech fell short of addressing the heart of the matter-the festering crisis of accountability in Kenya’s security sector. Hussein Khalid, a human rights advocate from Vocal Africa, described the president’s remarks as underwhelming and way off base.

Source: Standard Digital November 22, 2024 03:06 UTC