Kenya Kwanza allied MPs accuse rights groups of taking sides

Members of Parliament have expressed concern over what they see as a growing trend of demonstrations which end in violence and economic disruption...

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Members of Parliament in Kenya have criticized human rights groups for what they view as a biased approach to recent protests that resulted in violence and economic disruption. Trans Nzoia MP Lillian Siyoi and Emurua Dikir MP Johana Ng'eno both condemned the actions taken by protesters, urging for peaceful resolutions through legal channels.

Protests on June 26, 2025 led to significant property damage and economic turmoil.
MP Lillian Siyoi argued that some rights groups are defending criminals under the guise of protecting human rights.
The statement from Action for Sustainable Change (AFOSC-Kenya) emphasized the need for professionalism in security operations and called for unity among Kenyans.

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