Since the onset of nationwide protests against the Finance Bill in Kenya, at least 39 individuals have lost their lives, as reported by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
According to KNCHR Chairperson Roseline Odede, Nairobi recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 17 reported deaths.
Uasin Gishu reported 4 fatalities, while Nakuru, Kajiado, and Mombasa each reported 3 deaths. Kisumu had 2 fatalities linked to the unrest.
In addition to the fatalities, the commission documented 32 cases of involuntary disappearances and 627 instances of protestors being arrested.
The KNCHR condemned acts of vandalism and arson directed at critical government infrastructure, including Parliament buildings and the National Library.
They emphasized the importance of respecting the rule of law amid the protests.
The incidents have sparked concern both domestically and internationally, with calls for dialogue and restraint from all parties involved in the protests.
The KNCHR continues to monitor the situation closely and advocates for peaceful resolutions to the ongoing tensions surrounding the Finance Bill.
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