Azimio Threatens to Go to ICC Over Atrocities Committed Against Kenyans

Azimio la Umoja leader and co-principals at a past address to the press.
Azimio la Umoja leader and co-principals at a past address to the press.
Kalonzo Musyoka

Azimio La Umoja has threatened to take the recent killings during the Anti-Finance Bill protests to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Several deaths and injuries were recorded on Tuesday as protests against proposed tax hikes, intended to reduce government debt, escalated. The youth-led rallies, which began peacefully last week, quickly turned violent, resulting in chaotic scenes.

Protesters stormed the Senate and National Assembly buildings, setting fire to parts of the parliamentary precincts.

Speaking on Friday, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka threatened to sue those responsible for the deaths witnessed during the protests.

"We are going to document every case perhaps even revisit the international criminal court and talk to them about atrocities committed against Kenyan people."

President William Ruto during a meeting with Haiti Transitional Presidential Council.
President William Ruto during a meeting with Haiti Transitional Presidential Council.
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The Wiper leader described President William Ruto's regime as heartless and inconsiderate, accusing it of turning a blind eye to the grievances raised by the youth.

He praised the youth movement for their efforts to revolutionise the country.

Musyoka further stated that cases of abductions will be a key reference when submitting their case to the International Criminal Court.

"Abduction seems to be continuing, students have been abducted and terrorized and indoctrinated."

Musyoka added that the country's leadership can take more significant actions than those already documented in international discourse.

He urged President Ruto to show consideration and engage with the leadership of Gen Z to discuss key issues of concern.

Police laxity in dealing with protestors who stormed various public and private places was evident as youth breached key government infrastructure.

The nationwide chaos erupted across various counties, raising concerns that the police lacked a comprehensive strategy to manage the demonstrations.

Police officers on horses during Finance Bill protests in Nairobi.
Police officers on horses during Finance Bill protests in Nairobi.
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