Amnesty expresses concern over alleged abductions by Kenya’s Police

Amnesty International says it is concerned about the increasing number of abductions in Kenya and the excessive use of force by police on peaceful protesters. The group says as many as 24 protesters were killed during the recent anti-tax protests. Meanwhile, President William Ruto speaking to local media Sunday said he fears the good intentions of the youth had been hijacked by criminal elements. Irungu Hughton, executive director of Amnesty International Kenya, tells VOA’s James Butty, the protests are a consequence of the government’s failure to listen to suggestions made about the Finance Bill 2024 before it was approved by parliament.