Kenya’s governance progress slows on rule of law, security concerns

Police disperse anti-government protesters in Karatina town in Nyeri County on July 2, 2024. 

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Progress in democratic governance in Kenya has slowed over the past five years to 2023, a new report shows, signalling a deterioration in human rights and security conditions for citizens.

The annual Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) report found that despite positive progress in various segments such as access to energy, internet and decent housing, overall governance in Kenya has slowed in the five years to 2023, mainly hurt by deteriorating adherence to the rule of law and safety and security.

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