Kenyan Senator on Museveni Apology: Accountability is Key After Uganda Protests

Kenyan Senator Weighs in on Museveni's Apology: Accountability Remains Key. Nairobi, Kenya – Senator Kiprotich Arap Cherargei of Nandi County offered his perspective on the recent apology issued by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his wife, Janet Museveni, regarding the handling of recent protests. While acknowledging the apology's potential to ease tensions, Senator Cherargei stressed the critical need for those responsible for violence, including the deaths of protestors, to be held accountable. "What we need to do next—and I know the President is aware of this—is to ensure that everyone who committed those offenses, including the killing of protestors, is held accountable," he stated during an appearance on Spice FM's The Situation Room. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is currently prosecuting individuals in court. This emphasis on accountability highlights the ongoing complexities of the situation and the need for justice beyond mere apologies. The incident underscores the importance of addressing such issues to maintain regional stability and promote peaceful resolutions.