On June 25, 2024, thousands of Gen Z protesters gathered peacefully in Nairobi to oppose the Finance Bill 2024, which proposed increased taxes amid rising living costs. Despite the peaceful nature of the protests, the police responded with excessive and unlawful force, leading to tragic outcomes.
What is the problem?
Investigations by Amnesty International Kenya, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, Human Rights Watch, Independent Medico-Legal Unit, and Medics for Kenya have documented the following concerning events from that day:
- Police fired live ammunition at unarmed protesters, resulting in at least six fatalities outside the parliament premises.
- Authorities deployed tear gas, water cannons, and batons indiscriminately against protesters, bystanders, and even medical personnel, leading to hundreds of injuries.
- 89 individuals were abducted during the protests, with many still unaccounted for.
These actions violate international human rights laws and Kenya’s constitution, which guarantees the right to peaceful assembly and protest.
What can you do to help?
Sign this petition to urge the Government of Kenya to establish a Commission of Inquiry that will allow victims and other Kenyans to present evidence and investigate the June 25, 2024 police violence. This is a crucial step toward ensuring accountability for the unlawful use of force against protesters.
Once finalized, this petition will be presented to the Justice and Legal Affairs Standing Committee of the National Assembly and the Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee of the Senate to push for parliamentary action and accountability.
By signing this petition, you stand in solidarity with the victims and their families, demanding justice and the protection of fundamental human rights in Kenya.
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Sign the petition now to call for justice and accountability.