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Kenya reaffirms commitment to human rights and rule of law

Anti-riot police rough up a protestor during the anti-government protests in Mathare. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

Kenya has reiterated its dedication to upholding human rights and the rule of law in response to a joint communication from United Nations Special Rapporteurs on alleged violations by state authorities.

In a statement dated October 27, 2025, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi assured that Kenya remains firmly committed to its obligations under international and regional treaties, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the 2010 Constitution.

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