Human Rights Watch (HRW) has found at least four politicians responsible for violent clashes in the Tana River County in August and early September.
A Kenyan MP, Dhadho Godhana was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the violence which is reported to have claimed the lives of at least 110 people and left 6000 displaced.
HRW research implicates at least three other politicians in organising the violence, as well as pointing out the failure of police to take preventative measures despite warnings.
Deputy Africa director for HRW, Leslie Lefkow said:
“For decades the Kenya police have failed to investigate politicians who may be implicated in serious crimes. If they are ready to do so now the authorities must be even handed and investigate all sides.”
“Several politicians or political hopefuls have been linked to the violence in Tana River. Ending the political violence in Tana River requires bringing to book those behind the clashes on both sides.”
Read the full HRW release here.
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