President William Ruto has declared that no Kenyan should face death, loss of liberty, or dignity for criticizing the government, expressing unpopular opinions, or engaging in peaceful protests.

• 63 people reportedly died and 74 were forcibly disappeared during the 2024 protests, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
• The remarks were made during the 16th Katiba Day Symposium in Nairobi.
• President Ruto emphasized the need to differentiate between constitutional rights and criminal conduct during assemblies, stating that all credible allegations of human rights violations must be investigated.