Kenya: allegation of unnecessary and disproportionate use of force by the police

Police used excessive force against civilians protesting against tax hikes resulting in deaths and injuries. by Dr. Denakpon L. Tchobo, International Criminal Lawyer and Human Rights Consultant | 14 July 2023

Background The Ruto administration’s nearly 4.5 trillion shillings ($31.8b) budget. The majority of Kenyans say: “The law would double the VAT on fuel, whose knock-on effects would see prices rise across the board, introduce an unpopular housing levy and raise taxes on digital content producers and employees earning more than 500,000 shillings ($3,500) a month.”… Continue reading Kenya: allegation of unnecessary and disproportionate use of force by the police

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