March 12th, 2009
On Thursday, along Mamlaka Road, two activists were shot dead in cold blood. Oscar Foundation Director Oscar King`ara and official Paul Oulu met their deaths in the hands of unknown assassins. Later that evening, during demonstrations, University of Nairobi student Godwin Ogato was shot dead.
This Wednesday, a police officer was gunned down by armed robbers near Kencom House. The Kenyan Community Abroad (KCA) takes this opportunity to send a message of condolence to friends, family members and relatives of those whose lives have been cut shot by gunmen.
We demand thorough and impartial investigations into these deaths.
KCA asks all leaders, the police and all Kenyans to take steps towards protecting the sanctity of human life. We condemn any form of violence, crime or armed terror. We ask the Kenyan police to work together with law abiding citizens to make Kenya a secure country.
While we urge the government to deal decisively with any group causing terror in the country, we state categorically that only due process and the rule of law should condemn or exonerate anyone involved in criminal activities.
Once again, we call upon the ruling coalition to ensure that good governance, justice, transparency and accountability remain on top of its agenda
Jared Oluoch
Secretary, The Kenyan Community Abroad ( KCA)
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The KCA Executive
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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:56:47 -0700 [01:56:47 PM CDT]
From: Jared Oluoch
Subject: KCA PRESS RELEASE ON INSECURITY IN KENYA