Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has condemned police brutality following the death of 24-year-old Rex Kanyike protester who succumbed to gunshot wounds on Thursday, June 20, 2024, during the ongoing anti-Finance Bill protest in Nairobi County.
In a statement published on Friday, June 21, 2024, Ledama faulted the use of excessive force by police officers on unarmed protesters who were exercising their democratic rights.
Ledama further stated that the police went against the Geneva Convention which states how officers and civilians should be treated during war.
You don’t have to kill ! These are our children who are unarmed. It is a war crime! Against the Geneva convention. Very unfortunate! More power to the Gen Zs I salute you! pic.twitter.com/FEOEF88qey
— Sen. Ledama Olekina (@ledamalekina) June 21, 2024
Police Brutality
The ongoing anti-Finance Bill protest has witnessed the interference and use of excessive force by the police with many coming out to condemn the officers’ brutal actions.
Homabay Governor Gladys Wanga on Friday, June 21, 2024, also condemned police interference and the use of excessive force on the peaceful anti-Finance Bill protesters.
Gladys in a statement said that it was heartbreaking to lose a young life for exercising his democratic rights.
“Police brutality and the loss of such a young life for exercising his constitutional right is unacceptable. #RIPRex,” she said.
LSK warning
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) issued a stern warning to the National Police Service(NPS) against police interference with the ongoing peaceful anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests across the country.
In a statement published on Thursday, June 21, 2024, the LSK president Faith Odhiambo cautioned the police service against breaking Article 37 of the 2010 constitution adding that they are monitoring the ongoing protest.
“It is fundamental that the Sovereign people of Kenya exercise their right under Article 37 without fear of persecution or unwarranted acts of aggression,” Faith said.
“The @LawSocietyofKe is keeping a keen watch on today’s planned protests. We reiterate our stern warning to officers of the@NPSOfficial_KE across the country that acts of violence and arbitrariness will be met with strong opposition and personal legal consequences.”
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