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Geneva meet told Kenya ‘glossing’ over torture

May 16 | GENEVA, Kenya, May 16 - The government of Kenya has been questioned over a report that it presented before the Committee Against Torture (CAT) in Geneva on Wednesday. The report presented by Attorney General Githu Muigai during the 50th session was according to CAT giving a false impression that the laws against torture benefit ordinary Kenyans. The...

Kenya denies abetting torture

May 15 | GENEVA, Switzerland, May 15 - The government of Kenya has defended itself against accusations of abetting torture. In its second report to the Committee Against Torture the government explains that it does not condone torture and has put administrative, legislative and structural mechanisms through the new Constitution to prevent and address cases...

Kenya faulted over regional rights watch

May 15 | GENEVA, Switzerland, May 15 - Kenya has been criticised for failing to give recommendations or make observations about other countries in regard to human rights. Having ratified the Convention Against Torture and other human rights conventions, Kenya like other member states is expected to make reference to other countries especially her neighbours....

Kenya on the spot at Geneva torture meet

May 14 | GENEVA, Switzerland, May 14 - Five Kenyan NGOs were on Tuesday morning expected to formerly present a summary of findings on torture in Kenya, before the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) in Geneva Switzerland. The International Commission of Jurists, Legal Resources Foundation, Kenya Alliance for Advancement of Children, Coalition on Violence Against...

ICC dismisses Kenya’s bid before United Nations

May 10 | NAIROBI, Kenya, May 10 - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has said the government's bid to have the United Nations Security Council terminate two Kenyan cases before the war crimes court is futile, as the UN body lacks such powers. ICC Outreach Coordinator Maria Kamara told Capital FM News on Friday that the Security Council only has authority...

Uhuru blasts lawmakers over pay demand

May 9 | NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 - President Uhuru Kenyatta has again lashed out at elected leaders to stop dwelling on salary increments but to instead focus on the country's development agenda. Speaking during the burial of the late Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo, Kenyatta said it was disappointing that the leaders are busy complaining about salaries and trying...

Govt says Uhuru’s ICC case threat to security

May 9 | NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 - Kenya has heightened its efforts to have the International Criminal Court (ICC) terminate proceedings against President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto and former Kass FM presenter Joshua arap Sang. In a letter sent to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) last Friday, UN Permanent Representative Macharia Kamau...

Prosecutor amends Kenyatta’s ICC charges

May 8 | NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 - The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution has amended charges against President Uhuru Kenyatta to include killings through gunshots. In the second updated Document Containing Charges (DCC) and updated Pre Trial brief released by the prosecution, Kenyatta's charges now indicate that gunshots were also the cause of killings...

ICC trial of Kenya’s deputy president postponed

May 6 | NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has now postponed the May trial of Deputy President William Ruto and former radio presenter Joshua arap Sang. According to a statement from the ICC Public Affairs Unit, Trial Chamber V agreed to change the May 28 date earlier set for the trial, and will announce a new date after a status...