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Kenya’s human rights record questioned at Africa meeting

He however lamented that: “The current proposed amendments to section 14 of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act will undermine this independence by subjecting the chairperson to possible dismissal by the President.”

He urged the Kenya Government to, “reject the amendments and instead protect IPOA.”

Tait who spoke to Capital News on the side-line of the meeting said any political interference to the Oversight Authority will water down all the gainsmade towards a reformed police service.

He said IPOA, just like many other organisations in Africa was understaffed and with few resources to keep on toe a large police service.

“Their presence has to be felt at all parts of the country, but do they have enough personnel?’’ he asked.

He warned that the eroded police image among members of the public cannot be regained with a weak Oversight Authority.

To reverse the current situations, the organisation urged Kenya to ensure prompt, impartial investigations and prosecution of perpetrators of torture.

The state, was also challenged to instutionalise the use of Istanbul Protocol in its forensic documentation for evidence of torture in Kenya.

Kenya was also challenged to fast track the enactment of the National coroner’s bill 2015.

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The Government should also ensure the security agencies are properly trained and equipped to handle security challenges more so the difficult terrains.

Kenya through the office of the Attorney-General will present its report on 8th to 11th of this month to the delegates.

During the session, Kenya will respond to allegations made against the Government.

Ahead of the presentation, Kenya through a statement presented to the commission noted the gains made by African states towards achieving democracy saying: “to achieve sustainable peace and security, African states must establish strong institutions to safeguard and uphold democratic principles, the rule of law and human rights.”

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