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FIDA Issues An Ultimatum Over Killings During Protests


 

                                          Photo of Fida chairperson (center) Christine Kungu  ,on  her Left is Ann Ireri  Executive Director at Fida Kenya and Anyango Janet together with Elizabeth Gichuhi both on the far left and right of the photo                                                                                                           

By Erick Wanjala 

Nairobi, Kenya – July 10, 2025

The Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Kenya) has raised an alarm over the rising number of killings and injuries witnessed during recent anti-government demonstrations, calling on state agencies to take full accountability for the loss of lives and the excessive use of force by security officers.

In a strongly worded statement issued earlier  Wednesday morning , FIDA condemned what it termed as blatant violations of human rights, particularly article 37 of the Kenyan constitution that state Right to protest.

Its chairperson Madam Christine Kungu highlighted on the right to life and peaceful assembly, guaranteed under the Constitution of Kenya asking the government on why the anger and devastation over unarmed civilians by armed police officers. 

“We are in solidarity with Kenyans who were injured ,abducted or even killed during the recent demos which is totally an acceptable, especially the brutality meted out on protestors, many of whom are young people exercising their democratic rights. The lives lost cannot go unaccounted for. We demand immediate investigations and prosecution of officers involved in these unlawful killings,” said FIDA-Chairperson Christine Kungu

The women's rights organization  affirmed on the data by the KNHRC Kenya National Human Rights Commission on the death of more than 50 people many whom have succumbed from live bullets ammunition and some by abductions,it also  decried the use of live bullets and arbitrary arrests, noting that many families—especially women and children—are now grieving loved ones who went out to demand better governance and never returned home.

FIDA called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to expedite investigations and release a comprehensive report detailing the circumstances under which the killings occurred. The group also urged Parliament and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) to ensure that justice is served and that victims’ families receive compensation.

“We stand in solidarity with the mothers, sisters, and daughters of this nation who are now bearing the brunt of a broken system. We demand justice, transparency, and accountability,”  added Angela Mwadumu Board member

The recent protests, which were largely led by youth under the Gen Z banner, have drawn both national and international attention, with various human rights groups expressing concern over Kenya’s shrinking civic space and increasing police militarization.

FIDA reiterated its commitment to pursuing legal redress for affected families and offering of free counseling sessions  to family and friends at their offices or through booking on their office number  0743306287 or 0800720810.

As calls for reform and justice intensify, all eyes are now on the government to uphold the rule of law and respect for human rights, even in moments of civil dissent.

 

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