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Crackdown nation: Ruto regime in the spot for rising rights abuses

By The Standard December 06, 2025

Source: The Standard

Crackdown nation: Ruto regime in the spot for rising rights abuses

A damning report has indicted President William Ruto's administration for clamping down on human rights through violent abductions, arbitrary arrests and detention.The government was also faulted for committing extra-judicial killings and engaging in economic reprisals, media repression and even physical attacks on journalists to muzzle dissent.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The government was also faulted for committing extra-judicial killings and engaging in economic reprisals, media repression and even physical attacks on journalists to muzzle dissent.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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