Fulfill campaign promise on human rights by ratifying convention

President William Ruto handed a copy of the Constitution of Kenya during his swearing-in at the Kasarani National Stadium. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Every year on August 30, the world observes the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the heart-wrenching issue of enforced disappearances. This grave violation of human rights occurs when individuals are secretly abducted, detained, and often subjected to torture or even killed, with their whereabouts concealed from their loved ones.

In Kenya, the case of Willie Kimani serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of enforced disappearances. As such, ratifying the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPAPED) becomes an urgent priority for the government.