Pan-African human rights organizations have denounced Kenya's government for escalating authoritarian practices. The coalition accuses authorities of conducting arbitrary arrests and employing excessive police force against protesters and activists. Officials detained activist Boniface Mwangi on Saturday at Pangani Police Station for allegedly supporting terrorist activities during June demonstrations. Investigators raided his Mageuzi Hub office without proper court authorization.
The groups report that over 150 young Kenyans face terrorism charges with bail requirements between 30,000 and 300,000 shillings. Twenty youths remain imprisoned in Naivasha without legal representation. Government officials have publicly endorsed lethal force policies against demonstrators. The coalition identifies a coordinated regional campaign spanning Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to suppress opposition movements.
More than 30 civil society groups and prominent figures signed the condemnation statement. The organizations demand immediate cessation of political prosecutions and protection for human rights advocates. Chief Justice Emeritus Willy Mutunga and PLP leader Martha Karua endorsed the declaration.
The groups report that over 150 young Kenyans face terrorism charges with bail requirements between 30,000 and 300,000 shillings. Twenty youths remain imprisoned in Naivasha without legal representation. Government officials have publicly endorsed lethal force policies against demonstrators. The coalition identifies a coordinated regional campaign spanning Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to suppress opposition movements.
More than 30 civil society groups and prominent figures signed the condemnation statement. The organizations demand immediate cessation of political prosecutions and protection for human rights advocates. Chief Justice Emeritus Willy Mutunga and PLP leader Martha Karua endorsed the declaration.
