The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) and the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Kenya) have raised the alarm over the escalating violence witnessed during recent anti-government protests, warning that the country risks plunging into anarchy if urgent intervention is not undertaken.
The IRCK is demanding accountability, an immediate end to violence, and national dialogue to heal what they describe as a wounded nation.
Meanwhile the Federation of Women wants the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to disclose the identities of plainclothes officers reportedly involved in the shootings during the protests.
Faith leaders from across denominations have come together under the IRCK umbrella, condemning what they describe as a deadly scramble for political power at the cost of peace and justice.
In a bold statement , the religious leaders want President William Ruto to ensure those responsible for the violence and corruption are held accountable. They also warned against the manipulation of religion and ethnicity to balkanize the country.
The Council is calling for the immediate formation of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate all protest-related deaths since June even as they offered to mediate between the government and the youth.
Further they want the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to expedite investigations into police misconduct and release a full report
