The United States has released its 2024 Kenya Human Rights Report, which indicates a significant deterioration in Kenya's human rights situation during the year. The report highlights numerous violations, including unlawful killings, arbitrary arrests, and restrictions on media freedom, particularly during the anti-Finance Bill protests.

• The report details human rights violations such as arbitrary killings, disappearances, torture, and arbitrary detention, noting a deterioration in 2024.
• Law enforcement authorities were heavily implicated, particularly during the June and July Gen Z protests against the proposed 2024 Finance Bill.
• The report also cited concerns over media censorship and transnational repression, referencing the alleged abduction of Ugandan opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, in Nairobi.

Following the killing of 40 fishermen in Todonyang, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya confirmed the increased deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel in Turkana East. This announcement came during her appearance before the National Assembly Defence Committee, where lawmakers questioned the government's measures to secure Kenya's northern borders.

• 40 Kenyan fishermen were killed in Lake Turkana.
• Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya confirmed increased KDF deployment and revealed a protest note was sent to Ethiopia.
• The government plans to establish a permanent military base in Turkana East to deter future incursions and is pursuing a bilateral agreement with Ethiopia.

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is protesting the “militarisation” of security at Del Monte pineapple plantations after two men died in separate incidents involving police and G4S guards within four days. The KHRC alleges a disturbing pattern of violence against locals.

• The latest victim, 30-year-old Stephen Marubu, was fatally shot during protests over the death of vegetable vendor Michael Muiruri.
• Muiruri, 31, died on August 8, 2025, after being hit by a G4S guard driving a Toyota Hilux (registration KBZ 441E).
• KHRC demands immediate arrest and prosecution of the G4S guard, full compensation for Muiruri’s family, and accountability for Del Monte and G4S.