NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 21 – The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has raised concerns over renewed insecurity in parts of the country and growing political violence and inflammatory rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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The Commission called for urgent investigations into recent killings in Isiolo and Embu, renewed attacks along the Turkana-West Pokot border, and alleged human rights abuses during security operations in Pokot Central.

KNCHR Chairperson Claris Ogangah said the State has a responsibility to protect the right to life and security regardless of a person’s location, ethnicity or political affiliation.

“The right to life is not negotiable, and does not depend on geography, ethnicity, political affiliation or public prominence,” Ogangah said.

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The Commission warned that failure to address the concerns early could affect the rights to life, security, freedom of movement and political participation as the country approaches the 2027 elections.

KNCHR said insecurity had returned to sections of the Turkana-West Pokot border after a period of relative calm following disarmament and peacebuilding initiatives.

The Commission reported deaths, livestock theft and destruction of houses on both sides of the border.

Areas identified on the Turkana side include Kakong, Aroo and Lokwar/Nakuse, while Romos, Morita, Ompolion and Kases were among the affected areas in Pokot North.

KNCHR also raised concerns over an alleged security operation on September 17 in which residents of Nasolot and Sarmach in Pokot Central were reportedly assaulted and houses torched.

The Commission said the circumstances and motive of the alleged operation remained unclear and called for investigations.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya