Kenya: Dutch King Sends Message to Ruto Over Respect of Rights During State Visit

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on Tuesday, March 18, stressed to President William Ruto the need to respect the rights of Kenyans and maintain good governance during his State visit to Kenya.

Speaking at State House, the King sent the message to Ruto at a time when there is enhanced scrutiny on Ruto over the recent spate of abductions and enforced disappearances as well as the general lack of adherence to human rights.

Further, police brutality and extra-judicial…