A section of Kenyans turned up in their hundreds for the Voices of Palestine peaceful march in Nairobi with calls to end the "genocide in Gaza," while calling on the Kenyan government to issue clear statements condemning all violations of international law in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.
The march kicked off from Adams Mosque to Uhuru Park.
In a statement on Sunday by Amnesty International Kenya's Executive Director Irungu Houghton, the organisation and other civic groups expressed outrage over what they described as the ongoing tragedy in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
“Livestreamed into all our homes, we are witnessing the staggering loss of Palestinian lives and a relentless assault on the universal values that bind us together as a global family,” Irungu said.
The rights body said the time had come to end the political and economic systems that enable violations in Gaza, adding that Kenyans must stand firm in demanding accountability.
“We must demand an end to genocide, unlawful occupation, and the apartheid system that denies Palestinians the most basic of rights,” he added.
Amnesty stressed that the conflict is not a distant issue, but a test of Kenya’s own commitment to justice, human rights, and international law.
Citing rulings by the International Court of Justice and calls by the United Nations, the group urged Kenya to use its voice at the UN and African Union to push for peace and self-determination for Palestinians.
“As Kenyans, we know the pain of injustice. We know the cost of silence. Our history teaches us that justice only breathes when we act. No more business as usual with those who profit from occupation and apartheid,” the statement continued.
Amnesty further called on citizens and civic organisations to mobilise, educate, and use their platforms to amplify Palestinian voices, stressing that the struggle for Palestinian rights is part of the wider global fight for human dignity and accountability.
“Let us stand together, in solidarity, and pull the plug on the systems that enable crimes against humanity. For justice. For humanity. For Palestine,” the statement concluded.
