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Anti-tax protests in Kenya killed 39 people, according to the rights body.

Ivy Irungu
Last updated: July 2, 2024 6:10 am
Ivy Irungu
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reported on Monday that a total of 39 people have lost their lives in anti-government protests in Kenya, which began last month in response to proposed tax increases. This figure is twice the number acknowledged by the government thus far.

The announcement comes on the eve of anticipated further protests, primarily organized by Gen-Z activists, who continue to oppose President William Ruto’s administration.

“Data from our records indicates that thirty-nine people have died and three hundred and sixty-one injured in relation to the protests countrywide,” the state-funded body said in a statement, adding that the figures covered the period from June 18 to July 1.

It also said there had been 32 cases of “enforced or involuntary disappearances” and 627 arrests of protesters.

“The Commission continues to condemn in the strongest terms possible the unwarranted violence and force that was inflicted on protesters, medical personnel, lawyers, journalists and on safe spaces such as churches, medical emergency centres and ambulances,” it said.

“We maintain that the force used against the protesters was excessive and disproportionate.”

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Fresh protests have been called by activists starting from Tuesday despite Ruto announcing last week that the bill containing the contentious tax hikes would be withdrawn.
Ruto said in a television interview Sunday that 19 people had died in the protests, but insisted he was not to blame.

 

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