Narc Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua has threatened to file complaints against the Kenyan government for human rights violations during the recent anti-government protests.
Speaking on Thursday, August 22, Karua said she will submit the complaint to the African Union Commission on Human Rights and the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights among other global human rights bodies.
She said that every life lost during the nationwide protests should be accounted for and the purpurates brought to justice.
“Every Kenyan life is sacred and every drop of blood spilt in the fight for justice must be accounted for. In the light of these grave concerns, we will submit this statement and more details as a formal complaint to the African Union Commission on Human Rights the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and all other relevant organizations,” said Karua.
The Narc Kenya party leader pointed out that Kenya is a party to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights and the UN Charter and is there obligated to uphold rights contained in the charters.
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“As a state party to the African Charter on human and people’s rights, the UN charter, and other international instruments, Kenya is obligated to uphold the rights contained therein. Our constitution demands no less,” she remarked.
The protests started in June calling for the rejection of the controversial Finance Bill 2024 before escalating to governance and other issues.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) in July reported that at least 50 people were killed during the demos with 413 others being injured.
The commission also noted that 59 people have been abducted by authorities with 682 others being arrested.
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