Following the release of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documentary exposing egregious human rights violations during anti-Finance Bill demonstrations last year, a critical examination is required to determine whether the Kenya Kwanza administration has implemented corrective measures.
Specifically, attention must be directed toward holding accountable those responsible for State-sponsored brutality and extrajudicial killings, as well as providing appropriate redress to victims.
The documentary demonstrated the laissez-faire approach with which the government handled the aftermath of the demonstrations, which led to significant loss of life among the youth.
Yet, when President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga committed to working together, they pledged to ensure that victims of the post-election and anti-budget demonstrations would receive compensation, and that those responsible for injustices would be held accountable.
