Senator Omar said the murder of lawyer Willie Kimani was evidence that anyone can fall victim to rights violation. The leaders warned that expanding security, diplomatic and technology ties with Israel amounts to endorsing the Jewish nation's oppressive policies against Palestinians and occupation of Muslim land and holy sights. The senator argued that Kenya could still secure such assistance from other nations with a good human rights record. The leaders said this yesterday during Idd prayers that brought together Mombasa Governor Hassan Ali Joho, Senator Hassan Omar and 2013 gubernatorial loser Suleiman Shahbal at Ronald Ngala Primary School. "We don't understand how African nations that have fought to end racism are cooperating with an apartheid state," said Kassim.

Source: Standard Digital July 06, 2016 20:03 UTC