UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for Kenya's UPR Adoption
UK Statement for Kenya's UPR Adoption. Delivered at the 60th session of the HRC in Geneva.
Thank you, Madame Vice President.
We wish to thank Kenya for supporting two of the UK’s three recommendations. We particularly welcome the presidential assent to the Conflict of Interest Bill in July. We encourage its swift and effective implementation, through initially passing the Conflict of Interest Regulations.
We also encourage continued efforts to address corruption and illicit finance practices, such as implementing whistle-blower protections. These steps are vital for safeguarding Kenya’s economy and enhancing public trust in its institutions.
We reiterate the importance of fully operationalising the National Coroners Service Act 2017, to ensure independent and transparent investigations into suspicious, violent or unexplained deaths. We urge Kenya to prioritise the establishment of the Coroners Service and allocate the necessary resources.
We recognise Kenya’s ongoing efforts to advance inclusive representation and encourage further progress to meet the two-thirds gender principle. We hope to see meaningful reforms that enable the full participation of women in elective and appointive bodies, particularly ahead of the 2027 elections.
We look forward to continuing our constructive engagement and reflecting on Kenya’s progress at its next review.