The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has made a momentous announcement, declaring peaceful demonstrations to be held on Tuesday.

The protests, aptly dubbed "Nane Nane," are set to address the issue of police brutality that marred anti-government demonstrations in the previous month of July.

In a poignant statement released on Monday, the KHRC posed a heartfelt question to President William Ruto, questioning the citizens' ability to trust and report police misconduct. 

"Mr. President, how can we report to any police when we realize our own President supports the action of our children being beaten and killed?" The statement reads.

Central to the organization's concerns is President Ruto's alleged failure to fulfill his pledge of eradicating police killer squads, prompting the KHRC to take a stance against the ongoing violence perpetrated by law enforcement.

Read More

  1. Most Kenyans have confidence in DP Kithure Kindiki leadership - Politrack Africa survey
  2. Ruto reshuffles Cabinet, foreign missions, state agencies in sweeping realignment
  3. Kenya battles rising cyber threats with new security measures

Drawing from a report compiled by Civil Society Organizations, an alarming tally of 28 fatalities resulted from police brutality during the July demonstrations.

These shocking statistics have added fuel to the fire, intensifying the public's demand for justice and accountability within the police force.

A joint statement issued by human rights lobbies on July 21st leveled grave accusations at the police, implicating them in cooperation with suspected private militias.

The statement implicated specific locations such as Dandora and Kibera in Nairobi, Mlolongo in Machakos, and certain areas in Kisumu and Migori, where citizens suffered brutal attacks, leading to loss of lives.

With mounting concerns about unchecked police brutality, the upcoming "Nane Nane" protests represent a critical opportunity for Kenyan citizens to voice their grievances and demand comprehensive reforms.

The KHRC's call for peaceful demonstrations aims to echo the collective plea for an end to violence and the establishment of genuine accountability mechanisms within the police force.

As the nation braces for the August 8th demonstrations, there is growing anticipation for an equitable and respectful dialogue between the government and its citizens.

The success of these protests could mark a turning point in Kenya's pursuit of a fair and just society, where human rights are safeguarded, and the people can trust in the institutions meant to protect them.