Video Clip Reveals Identity of Police Who Shot Dead Rex Kanyike.
Video Clip Reveals Identity of Police Who Shot Dead Rex Kanyike: In video footages that are circulating social media, a police officer who had donned on civilian clothes, could be seen pulling out his short gun and firing at protestors who were running away.
According to the video, The cop wore a short sleeved sky blue Shirt, a Jeans trouser and White Sneakers while holding a cane on his hands.
Netizens have rose in numbers to demand arrest of the cop, whose name is not yet known to the general media.
Notably, ICJ Kenya chairperson Protas Saende, has condemned use of live bullets on protestors terming it as unlawful and unconstitutional for police officers to suppress Kenyans’ rights to picket and peacefully assemble, as scores of protesters have reportedly sustained injuries in day-long running battles across the country.
“These protests were in response to the proposed 2024-2025 Finance Bill, which many believe will significantly increase taxes on an already overburdened population. Through online and offline mobilisation, thousands of Kenyans exercised their constitutional right to participate in public affairs, expressing their views through freedom of expression, association, and assembly,”
“We commend Kenyans for peaceably exercising their constitutional rights without fear. We are acutely aware of the arduous journey that has brought us to our present state of governance. Kenyans should remain vigilant and steadfast in safeguarding them,
He added: Notably, the arrested individuals were not informed of the reasons for their detention, violating their rights under Article 49 (1) of the Constitution. These incidents were widely documented by the media and shared on social media. We commend the Director of Public Prosecutions for refusing to entertain charges against lawful protesters.
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