Hu man Rights Watch deputy Africa director Laetitia Bader during the launch of the report /HANDOUTA new report has faulted African countries, including Kenya, for continued weakening of institutions that has enabled human rights abuses. The report by Human Rights watch cited criminalising of the opposition, attacks on the media and threats to withdraw from international bodies as some of the impunities. Kenya has been slammed for failing to hold perpetrators of killings and abuses on Gen-Z protesters and activists in 2024 and 2025 responsible. Deputy Africa director Laetitia Bader said like civilians, neighbouring countries such as Kenya are also bearing the brunt of armed conflicts. “Kenya should call out RSF for horrific abuses of human rights.

Source: The Star February 04, 2026 18:48 UTC