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Dutch King Pressures Ruto on Human Rights as Kenya, Netherlands Sign Landmark Deals

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By EoK Editorial  Nairobi, Kenya ā€“ March 18, 2025 Phone Credits: State House Kenya  Dutch King Willem-Alexander has urged President William Rutoā€™s administration to respect human rights and uphold accountability, even as the two nations signed critical agreements aimed at boosting trade, agriculture, and tourism. The monarch, on a three-day State visit, stressed that Kenyans "want their rights as free citizens to be respected," underscoring rising global attention on Kenyaā€™s governance record. During a discussion at the Netherlands Embassy, King Willem-Alexander engaged young Kenyans on issues of human rights, good governance, and accountability. His comments come at a time when Kenyan authorities face scrutiny over alleged police brutality and disappearances linked to anti-government protests. Official data shows that 29 people remain missing since demonstrations began in June last year, raising fresh concerns about the countryā€™s human rights climate. Despite these concerns,...