Kenyans living in the diaspora now want President William Ruto's administration to refrain from deploying police officers during demonstrations.
Addressing the press on Thursday morning, diaspora Kenyans also demanded the immediate restoration of KTN and NTV's broadcasting signals, accusing the government of media censorship.
They also demanded a public assurance from the Head of State that no lives would be lost and that no Kenyan would ever be kidnapped or tortured again for exercising their rights.
The diaspora citizens, who mainly reside in the United States, also called on President Ruto to assure them of the government's commitment to upholding the right to assembly.
"When a government fires at its people and shuts down the media, it ceases to be leadership, it becomes tyranny. Kenya is in pain. But the people will not be silenced," they said.
"For decades, the diaspora has stood at the forefront of constitutional reform and civic advocacy. We will not stand by as the government tramples on the rights and dignity of the Kenyan people," the diaspora citizens added.
While condemning yesterday's incident, they warned the government of consequences, including legal action, should they fail to stop police brutality and media censorship.
"Should any harm befall innocent Kenyans due to State-sanctioned violence, there will be a full reckoning-legally, constitutionally, and globally," they warned.
Their statement comes hours after reports emerged that over 8 people had died from yesterday's, June 25, demonstrations, with reports further indicating that the deaths were as a result of alleged police brutality.
Yesterday, thousands of Kenyans across the country took to the streets to commemorate last year's killing of youthful protesters outside the Parliament Buildings.
Videos and images shared widely on the internet showed citizens clashing with police officers who were forced to lob tear gas cannisters at the protesters to disperse them.
A report by Amnesty Kenya revealed that over 400 Kenyans sustained injuries, with 83 referred to major hospitals for specialised treatment. Among them were police officers.
