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Government says more police officers than civilians were injured during youth protests

Isaac Mwaura

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura addressing journalists at Kenyatta International Convention Centre on July 18, 2024. 

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group
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By  Hilary Kimuyu

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Last month, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) indicated that there were 60 fatalities and not 42 as the government claims.
  • KNCHR’s vice chairperson, MsMarion Mutugi, in a submission to the Administration and Internal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly committee, revealed that all the death and torture cases it investigated emanating from the Gen Z protests, had the “hallmarks of the security enforcers”.

The number of police officers injured during the youth-led demonstrations in Kenya was more than that of civilians, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has claimed.

While responding to concerns about the conduct of President William Ruto’s government that were raised by Catholic bishops on Thursday, Dr Mwaura said on Friday that the government is “deeply concerned” about the safety and human rights of all Kenyans.

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