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02 Jul

Death Toll Rises to 39 in Kenya’s Anti-Finance Bill Protests, KNCHR Reports

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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has reported that at least 39 people have died and 361 have been injured since the onset of anti-finance bill protests across the country. According to the latest data, Nairobi recorded the highest number of deaths at 17, followed by Uasin Gishu with four, and Nakuru and Mombasa each reporting three. Kisumu had two fatalities, while Kisii, Siaya, Kiambu, Kakamega, Nandi, Narok, and Laikipia each reported one death. Additionally, KNCHR has documented 32 cases of enforced disappearances and 627 arrests of protestors. “Many others remain in hiding, fearing for their safety amidst…

01 Jul

KNCHR Refutes President Ruto’s Claims on Githurai Killings

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Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has issued a press statement to address recent comments made by President William Ruto during a televised live broadcast dubbed the "The Presidential Roundtable." The President accused the KNCHR of disseminating false information regarding a supposed massacre in Githurai last week. In their statement, the KNCHR clarified that they had not released any data about Githurai and emphasized that they are still in the process of verifying the events in Githurai, Rongai, Migori, Nakuru, and other regions. "As a statutory body mandated to protect and promote Human Rights, the Commission has been closely…