The National Cohesion and Integration Commission Chairperson, Samuel Kobia, has condemned the use of excessive force by some members of the security services during protests.
He, however, said that some of them do not mean to beat up people during the demonstrations and that some help in attending to those who have been injured in the demonstrations.
Kobia said that the right to life must be respected by all.
"All actors, whether state or non-state, must uphold the right to life, dignity and peaceful assembly always," he said.
He also urged all leaders—political, religious, civic, and community-based—not to exploit or incite the frustrations of young people for political gain.
Kobia supported the Gen Z act of going to the streets to protest, saying that the young people only want their interests and demands to be known to the government and society in general.
"The demonstrations by Gen Z were not meant to destroy; it is only when the infiltrators came in that is when things started going wrong, and it has now reached a point where something needs to be done," he said.
Several lobbies have come out to condemn the excessive use of force by the police during the demonstrations that have been going on in the country.
The National Integrity Alliance (NIA), in early July, criticised what it termed a "crisis of leadership and integrity" within the security agencies.
In a statement, NIA called for the resignation of senior security officials and urged structural reforms within the National Police Service and oversight bodies.
The alliance raised concerns over reports of arbitrary arrests, abductions, sexual violence, and property destruction during demonstrations held on June 25, 2025.
"NIA strongly condemns the escalation of state-sponsored violence," the statement read.
"These acts, carried out under the guise of law enforcement, reflect a failure to uphold constitutional values and ensure accountability."
The alliance also criticized remarks by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
"By defending the actions of the police and not addressing concerns raised about the use of force, Murkomen risks undermining public confidence," the statement read, as NIA called for his resignation and a public apology.
