US Accuses Kenyan Forces of Killings and Sanctions Officials Over Cuban Doctor Program - August 2025

The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of numerous extrajudicial killings during 2024, particularly following the "Gen Z" protests against tax increases. The accusations are detailed in the US State Department's 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Separately, the US has imposed visa restrictions on government officials from several African nations, including potentially Kenya, for their involvement with Cuba's medical missions. The US government views Cuba's program as a "coerced forced labour export scheme." The State Department alleges the Cuban government exploits its doctors by diverting most of their earnings.

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US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests

The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of numerous extrajudicial killings during 2024, especially in the wake of nationwide "Gen Z" protests against proposed tax increases in June and July. The accusations are detailed in the US State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor's Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2024.