Amnesty International urges police to follow court orders during protests

Protests in Mombasa on June 25, 2024. Court orders bar the police from using excessive force, including teargas and water canons. PHOTO/Reuben Mwambingu

Amnesty International Kenya has called upon security agencies to uphold and safeguard Kenyans’ fundamental rights during nationwide anti-government protests. In a statement issued by Irungu Houghton, the Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the human rights watch body has urged the police and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to protect and […]