KNCHR urges wider probe into All Saints Cathedral attack to include planners, financiers

KNCHR urges wider probe into All Saints Cathedral attack to include planners, financiers

KNCHR strongly condemned the incident, saying such actions violate constitutional rights and undermine democratic governance.

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for the probe into last Friday’s All Saints Cathedral attack to be extended to include those who planned and financed the goons involved in the incident.
The goons disrupted a peaceful civil society meeting at the Cathedral that had been convened to discuss matters of public interest, specifically the national budget presented by Treasury CS John Mbadi at Parliament a day earlier.
“The Commission commends the prompt intervention of the National Police Service (NPS) and welcomes ongoing investigations. Those responsible for planning, financing, organising, or carrying out the attack must be identified and held accountable,” the Commission stated in a statement signed by Chairperson Claris Ogangah on Tuesday, June 16.
KNCHR strongly condemned the incident, saying such actions violate constitutional rights and undermine democratic governance.
“The KNCHR reiterates that Articles 32, 33, 36, and 37 of the Constitution guarantee the rights to freedom of conscience, expression, association, and peaceful assembly. These rights must be respected and protected by all state and non-state actors. Civil society actors, human rights defenders, faith-based institutions, and all Kenyans have a constitutional right to assemble and engage in civic discourse without fear of intimidation, harassment, or violence,” the Commission added.
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The Commission further expressed concern over the exploitation of young people for intimidation or violence, noting that it undermines their rights, dignity, and democratic participation.
“The Commission urges young people to continue contributing positively to civic engagement, accountability, and democratic processes, and to reject involvement in unlawful activities. KNCHR will closely monitor the investigations and expects a prompt, impartial, and transparent process to ensure accountability and prevent impunity,” KNCHR urged.
It also called on Kenyans to continue reporting any human rights violations and concerns through the Commission’s official channels.

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