President Ruto’s ICC nightmare resurfaces as thousands of Kenyans allegedly submit evidence against his government

President William Ruto is facing growing political pressure as Kenyans accuse his government of human rights violations and unconstitutional actions.

This dissatisfaction has led many to take their grievances to the International Criminal Court (ICC), submitting videos, photos, and over 50,000 emails alleging crimes against humanity by the Ruto administration.

The wave of activism follows a newsletter from the ICC dated January 4th, which encouraged individuals to report crimes under the Rome Statute.

The newsletter, shared widely on social media, called for evidence of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and acts of aggression.

Within days, a screenshot of the ICC’s call for submissions went viral, receiving over 350,000 views and sparking intense discussions across the country.

This growing movement reflects deep dissatisfaction with the government’s approach to handling dissent.

Allegations of abductions, extrajudicial killings, and suppression of free speech dominate the accusations against the administration.

Many see these acts as signs of increasing authoritarianism.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has vowed to act against individuals accused of using social media to incite unrest, arguing that such behavior endangers national stability.

However, critics say this approach only intensifies the accusations of government overreach.

Adding to the controversy, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that continued disregard for constitutional rights could see

President Ruto return to the ICC. Gachagua highlighted the challenges Ruto faced during his previous ICC case for crimes against humanity, which ended in 2016 due to insufficient evidence.

His comments have further fueled public debate, with many questioning whether Ruto’s leadership could survive another such ordeal.

The allegations and public pressure come at a time when the government is working to improve its reputation both domestically and internationally.

However, the claims of human rights abuses risk undermining these efforts.

Analysts argue that this could be a defining moment for Ruto’s presidency, with the potential to severely damage his political career if the allegations gain traction.