Violent demonstrations will tip Kenya into chaos, Church leaders warn president

Civil unrest in the East African nation has already claimed 23 lives and more rioting is expected, reports Ngala Killian Chimtom of Crux

Faith leaders in Kenya have warned their president against continued violent demonstrations, saying they could tip the east African nation into self-destruction.

Demonstrations this week against the high cost of living have left at least 23 people dead, according to a spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office, Jeremy Laurence.

He said: “The UN Human Rights Office is very concerned by the widespread violence, and allegations of unnecessary or disproportionate use of force, including the use of firearms, by police during protests in Kenya. Reports say up to 23 people have been killed and dozens injured in the demonstrations in the past week.”