UNICEF’s Strong Message to Kenyan Police Over Tear Gas in Schools
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on Tuesday after reports emerged that young children were tear-gassed during nationwide anti-government protests.
UNICEF’s Country Representative, Shaheen Nilofer, condemned the conduct of the Kenyan police, deeming it unacceptable.
Nilofer emphasized that security officers must always prioritize the safety of every child. She expressed deep concern over reports of tear gas affecting school children at Mwiyala Primary School during the protests.
She stated that children and schools should never be targets of violence.
UNICEF’s condemnation was echoed by other leaders, including Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, who called for accountability for those responsible.
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Odhiambo insisted that children should never be attacked and demanded answers regarding the incident.
Additional Incidents
The incident in Kakamega was not isolated. Another school in Nairobi was also tear-gassed by police during protests.
Reports also indicated that police officers tear-gassed patients inside a hospital and a church in Nairobi.
In Nakuru, tensions arose after police officers were caught on CCTV entering a church to search for protestors who had taken refuge there.
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The United Nations has urged police officers to observe human rights while managing the anti-government protests, which are predominantly led by Generation Z.
UNICEF’s Strong Message to Kenyan Police Over Tear Gas in Schools
