The US has urged all political sides in Kenya to refrain from violence and for security forces to act with restraint during protests.
Vedant Patel, deputy spokesman for the US Department of State, said the US regretted the loss of life and damage to property in the recent protests, noting that the right to peaceful assembly was a core aspect of democracy.
“We encourage political leaders, protesters and all parties to refrain from violence and rhetoric that could incite violence,” he said at a media briefing on Tuesday.
“We call on government security forces to act with restraint while protecting public safety and property,” he added.
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has called for demonstrations every Monday and Thursday to protest against the high cost of living and what he calls electoral justice after last year’s election.
The protests have turned violent leading to the deaths of at least three people and to the damage of property.
Source: BBC