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Police arrested activists Julius Kamau and Collins Otieno in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Monday. The activists protested the continued detention of Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye forcefully.
The protesters demanded Besigye’s immediate release from detention and called for government accountability. They questioned how Kenyan authorities transferred him from Nairobi to Uganda after his disappearance.
Petition Submitted to President’s Office Remains Unanswered Nearly Two Weeks Later
Activists urged the President’s Office to respond to their petition submitted nearly two weeks ago. They sought answers regarding Besigye’s reported movement from Kenyan soil to Uganda specifically.
The protesters called for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Besigye’s transfer completely. They demanded clarification on possible involvement of Kenyan security officers in the operation.
Kenyan Police Accused of Rights Violations and Escaping Accountability Consistently
The activists accused Kenyan police of committing violations while escaping any accountability whatsoever. They called for greater protection of citizens’ rights across the entire East African Community.
The activists explained that Besigye was arrested in Kenya while in police custody. Later authorities took him to Uganda where military courts initially arraigned him illegally.
East African Community Should Maintain Peace and Respect Regional Citizens’ Rights
Kenya and Uganda must maintain peace and respect the rights of all citizens. East African Community members expect regional cooperation on protecting fundamental human rights universally.
During Besigye’s treason trial testimony in Uganda, a prosecution witness made serious allegations. Kenyan police rented an apartment in Riverside, Nairobi, and prepared it strategically beforehand.
Police Allegedly Planted Pistols and Suspected Fake Currency in Nairobi Apartment
Prosecutors claimed officers placed two pistols and suspected fake currency in the apartment. Justice Emmanuel Baguma heard these allegations during cross-examination at the High Court in Kampala.
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