The recent visit of ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan to the country has ignited strong reactions from leaders associated with the Azimio la Umoja one Kenya Coalition, with some expressing the opinion that he should have turned down the invitation. The situation has been further illuminated by a report published in Monday’ s edition of The Standard, in which a Statehouse insider has disclosed intricate details of a two- hour meeting between President William Ruto and Karim Khan at the Statehouse.
According to the insider, the head of state graciously hosted Karim Khan at the Statehouse, where they engaged in discussions covering a range of critical topics. These included the assessment of political instability in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the ongoing Russia- Ukraine conflict. Additionally, the duo delved into the urgent necessity of fostering peace and stability across the African continent and the global stage.
” The president and ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan deliberated extensively on numerous pressing matters, encompassing the issue of instability and violence in Sudan and the DRC, along with the overarching global concerns like the Russia- Ukraine conflict. They also took stock of the imperative for worldwide peace and stability, ” the insider disclosed.
The backdrop of these conversations is framed by Martha Karua’ s apprehensions about Karim Khan’ s presence within the country. As both the Azimio la Umoja one Kenya Coalition and Ruto’ s Kenya Kwanza government remain at a political stalemate, each faction seeks justice in response to the anti- government demonstrations.
In a formal statement, Karua openly criticized Ruto’ s administration and Karim Khan for jeopardizing their intentions of pursuing a case at the ICC, specifically addressing instances of police brutality that transpired during the maandamano protests.
It is important to underscore that the Azimio la Umoja one Kenya Coalition has levelled accusations against the Inspector General of Police, Japheth Koome, accusing him of deploying police officers to inflict harm upon innocent Kenyans.
The visit of ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has set off a cascade of reactions from various quarters of Kenyan leadership, unveiling a complex web of political considerations and international diplomatic conversations.
The intricate meeting between President Ruto and Karim Khan further underscores the magnitude of the discussions revolving around regional instability, global conflicts, and the urgency of establishing lasting peace worldwide.
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