• Nine diplomats put President William Ruto on the spot over the unending spate of arbitrary arrests and forced disappearances, despite his promise to uphold the rule of law
• The European ambassadors noted that they were concerned with the blatant flouting of human rights and freedoms allegedly by the Kenyan state operatives
• Their sentiment came in the wake of arrests against bloggers and activists deemed to be dissenting from the state

Kai Eli, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi – Nine ambassadors and High Commissioners of foreign nations have expressed their concern over the recent string of abductions and forced disappearances perpetrated against voices dissenting from the state.

The diplomats -from The Royal Danish, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Britain- observed the government’s alleged flouting of the constitution’s provisions on fundamental human rights and freedoms, which they suggested are being sabotaged by the spate of abductions.

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They noted that the recent events would hinder Kenya’s stability and prosperity In the economic and social spheres.

“We note our concern over ongoing reports of arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances despite High Court rulings. It is crucial to ensure the rule of law prevails, and the rulings of the judiciary are followed,” they said in their joint statement.

The diplomats revised President William Ruto’s promise while seeking office that he would adhere to the rule of law, discard the culture of abductions, and also disband entities that undertook them.

They called on the state to act on the incidents to prove Ruto’s commitment to upholding the rights and freedoms of Kenyans

“We note President Ruto’s commitment that such incidents will not happen under his watch and that all individuals involved will be held accountable.

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Swift and transparent investigations will enable Kenya to demonstrate to the World its commitment to upholding rights as it takes up its seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council,” they said.

Source: TUKO.co.ke