Mudavadi rejects ICC calls as political violence rises

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has rejected calls for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene in Kenya amid growing concerns over political violence...

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has rejected calls for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene in Kenya, stating the country's institutions are capable of handling political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Mudavadi emphasized that Kenya should exhaust its domestic legal mechanisms before considering international intervention, calling the ICC a "court of last resort."
Opposition figures have called for international scrutiny, including ICC observers, due to rising political violence and confrontations at rallies.
Mudavadi urged for legal action against individuals inciting violence, stressing the importance of peaceful campaigning and impartial investigations by security agencies.

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