The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has criticized the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) after arresting 3 activists over allegations of inciting violence, theft and destruction of property during the June 25 protests.
In a statement insured on June 28, KHRC termed the allegations against the three as baseless noting that they are well-known human rights defenders.
The three activists include John Mulingwa Nzau alias Garang, Mark Amiani alias Generali, and Francis Mutunge Mwangi alias Chebukati.
KHRC demands the release of 3 activists from police custody. Photo: Courtesy.
“These charges are not only baseless, but they also represent a deliberate distortion of the truth. The three comrades are well-known human rights defenders, regionally recognized for their integration of music and art into movement building, as well as consistent solidarity with the oppressed, as key pillars of their organizing,” read the statement.
According to KHRC, the goons who looted and destroyed property during the June 25 protests appeared to work with state agencies.
The commission therefore demanded the immediate release of the three activists from police custody.
The trio was arrested by DCI detectives on Friday, June 27, while traveling on a Mombasa-bound bus near the Konza City section.
According to the DCI, the three suspects had planned to flee to the coast in an attempt to evade capture.
