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Geneva-based rights group urges UN to monitor Kenya ahead of 2027 election

Geneva-based rights group urges UN to monitor Kenya ahead of 2027 election

The group has urged international organisations and observer missions to begin documentary work on human rights violations as Kenya approaches the 2027 elections...

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A Geneva-based human rights group is urging the United Nations to monitor Kenya's pre-election climate for 2027, citing concerns over electoral transparency, national security, and widespread human rights violations.

  • The Institute for Human Rights (IFHR) claims "hired thugs" are working with police in abductions and killings.
  • IFHR President David Koros highlighted the recent abduction of an editor as evidence of the government silencing critics.
  • The group criticized the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for failing to curb hate speech, referencing remarks by UDA-nominated MP Joseph Wainaina.

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