**Calls for Inquiry into Kenyan Security Forces' Fatal Response to Protests Intensify**

Fri Jul 04 2025 16:18:17 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Calls for Inquiry into Kenyan Security Forces' Fatal Response to Protests Intensify**

Pressure is mounting on Kenyan authorities following a BBC investigation revealing police and military involvement in the deaths of protesters.


The exposé has ignited public outrage, prompting human rights organizations to demand accountability for the actions taken during June's demonstrations against tax hikes.

More than 100,000 demonstrators took to the streets of Nairobi last June 25 to protest against an unpopular finance bill aimed at raising $2.7 billion. The public outcry has intensified after a BBC Africa Eye investigation that uncovered how security personnel killed three unarmed protesters during the protests at Parliament. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), have called for thorough investigations into the security officers identified in the documentary. They argue those responsible for the violence must be held accountable.

Kenya's government has responded, with spokesman Isaac Mwaura stating that "every life is important" and criticizing the BBC report for being biased and lacking government input. The Kenyan Defence Forces and police have denied allegations of misconduct, claiming that investigations into their personnel should be conducted by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). However, the IPOA has yet to receive requests to investigate military involvement.

The BBC's recent documentary titled "Blood Parliament" employed open-source data to expose the violent responses of security forces against the youth, leading to over 65 reported deaths and numerous injuries. In reaction to the pressure from authorities, the BBC canceled a planned screening of the documentary in Nairobi but made it available on their YouTube channel instead.

Amnesty International has echoed concerns raised in the documentary, stating evidence suggests that security forces employed excessive lethal force against peaceful protesters. The rights group urges the government to take immediate action regarding the findings and has called for a public inquiry into the events surrounding the #OccupyParliament protests.

Social media platforms are abuzz with Kenyans demanding accountability for the killings, as many accuse President William Ruto of failing to address the issue adequately. Although Ruto has defended police actions, he has also warned the public against discussing military matters, complicating the situation further.

With ongoing investigations, the IPOA has reported that 41 of the 60 deaths being examined were caused by gunfire. The agency continues to compile evidence while facing criticism from both government officials and opposition leaders. Some argue that the BBC documentary has the potential to incite violence, while others maintain it is crucial to expose the truth in the pursuit of justice for the victims.

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