Former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has condemned the use of excessive force by security agencies during the June 25th demonstrations.
In a statement, DCP Secretary General Hezron Obaga said the shooting of unarmed protestors is a violation of human rights and criminal acts that must be accounted for.
Obaga went on to slam the government over the shutdown of media stations by the Communications Authority (CA) over live coverage of the protests.
Gachagua’s party issues demands after the June 25th protests. Photo: Courtesy.
According to the DCP SG, the act was a direct assault on the constitutional right to freedom of the press and amounts to state-sponsored censorship.
He demanded an immediate end to police brutality and the unlawful use of live ammunition on peaceful demonstrators.
He also demanded the immediate restoration of all media operations and respect for press freedom as guaranteed by the Constitution.
Further, he called for justice for the families who have lost loved ones at the hands of the security agencies.
CA had directed all media stations to stop the live coverage of the protests, claiming that the broadcasts were contrary to the law.
However, the high court issued a conservatory order suspending the directive by authority.
