Kenya joins the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) today amid growing protestations over police abductions and heavy-handedness in dealing with government critics.
On Monday, a leading global investigative journalism organisation revealed that President William Ruto had received the most votes as the world's most corrupt leader during the release of its annual report on leaders "who do the most to wreak havoc around the world through organised crime and corruption".
Kenya was among several African countries elected into the 47-member council on October 9, a move that was criticised by civil societies owing to the country's human rights record. UNHRC promotes and protects human rights worldwide.
On the same Monday, protesters demanded the release of Kenyans abducted by people believed to be police officers in December for criticising President Ruto.
