Standard Group journalist Isaiah Gwengi on Friday, July 7, sustained facial injuries allegedly due to an assault by police officers in Bondo, Siaya County. Standard Group journalist Isaiah Gwengi after being released by police on Friday, July 7, 2023. While speaking on the incident, Ibrahim Kosi, Bondo Sub-County Police Commander, told the Standard that the arrest may have been a case of mistaken identity. In other developments, Amnesty International and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) demanded the release of protesters arrested during the Saba Saba demonstrations. "Article 21 of the Constitution binds the police to fulfil, promote and protect human rights, including the right to peaceful assembly.

Source: Standard Digital July 07, 2023 14:34 UTC