Amnesty International Kenya has set out a series of four demands for the government.
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Amnesty warned that politically organised violence was becoming a growing threat to Kenya’s constitutional rights and could undermine citizens’ participation in the 2027 elections.
The organisation called on the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the National Police Service to take decisive and non-partisan action against violent actors and their sponsors.
Additionally, Amnesty said the government must ensure that political violence is not normalised or used to intimidate citizens and suppress voters.
It also demanded an end to police brutality and the unlawful use of excessive and lethal force against peaceful protesters.
Furthermore, Amnesty also called for police officers suspected of human rights violations to be independently and impartially investigated and prosecuted where there is sufficient evidence.
Amnesty called for stronger enforcement of Chapter Six of the Constitution, arguing that leadership and integrity requirements have been weakened by inadequate implementation.
It urged Parliament and oversight institutions to strengthen integrity vetting, transparency and accountability for established breaches.
Additionally, they also called on national and county governments to prioritise economic and social rights guaranteed under Article 43, including access to quality healthcare, education, clean water, food and adequate social protection, particularly for vulnerable Kenyans.
