NAIROBI, Kenya – The United Kingdom Embassy in Kenya has called for full accountability for human rights violations witnessed during the June 25 anti-government protests, expressing concern over the violence and loss of life during the nationwide demonstrations.
In a brief but pointed statement issued on Friday, the UK mission in Nairobi condemned both the violence and looting that marred the protests and emphasized the need for lawful action against all perpetrators.
“We were concerned by violence and looting on 25 June. The UK sends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives,” the statement read. “There should be accountability for anyone who broke the law.”
The embassy also reaffirmed the UK’s continued support for Kenya’s police reform agenda, while underscoring the importance of freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest.
We were concerned by violence & looting on 25 June. The UK sends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.There should be accountability for anyone who broke the law. We continue to support Kenya’s police reform agenda, freedom of expression & peaceful protest
The statement comes amid mounting outrage over the Kenyan government’s handling of the Gen-Z-led protests.
Rights groups have accused security forces of excessive force, including live fire on unarmed demonstrators, abductions, and arbitrary arrests. Civil society organizations say at least 23 people were killed and dozens more injured.
The UK joins other international partners — including the United States and European Union — in urging Kenyan authorities to uphold human rights standards, ensure independent investigations, and prosecute those responsible for unlawful killings or abuse of power.
Meanwhile, Kenya’s National Police Service and Interior Ministry have faced growing pressure to explain their response to the protests.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has denied issuing a shoot-to-kill order, although comments attributed to him have triggered widespread backlash and legal threats from advocacy groups.
As the dust settles, calls for justice, transparency, and reform continue to dominate the national conversation, with activists warning that failure to act will only deepen public mistrust in law enforcement and governance.
