Opposition asks ICC to probe Ruto over alleged political violence ahead of 2027

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 19 – A coalition of opposition parties and political movements has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to assess alleged political violence in Kenya and consider…..

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Kenya's opposition coalition has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, specifically calling for scrutiny of President William Ruto.

The opposition wants the ICC Prosecutor to assess if violence meets the threshold for examination under the Rome Statute.
Key individuals named include President William Ruto, referred to as a "former ICC indictee", and alleged victims of recent confrontations such as Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiang’i.
The coalition pointed to several incidents of reported violence, including in Rongai, Nakuru County, Mulot in Bomet County, Homa Bay, and Keumbu in Kisii County.

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