The prosecution opened its case on Thursday with startling claims about high ranking meetings allegedly held at state house to plan retaliatory attacks in 2008.
Ocampo’s submission that took the whole afternoon also alleged that the three suspects authorised rape and forcible circumcision of victims.
The day also saw Ocampo draw a link between the outlawed Mungiki group and two of the suspects Uhuru Kenyatta and Francis Muthaura. NTV’s Pamela Asigi has the latest from The Hague.
Allegations of Uhuru Kenyatta and Francis Muthaura link to Mungiki gangs
These allegations suggest that meetings were allegedly held at State House to plan retaliatory attacks in 2008, which points to a broader investigation into the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya.
This case could have significant political and legal implications, especially given the high-ranking figures involved. If proven true, it could reveal deeper levels of involvement in the violence, which resulted in widespread loss of life and displacement.
The role of political leaders during that period has long been scrutinized, and these new claims could further intensify the controversy surrounding those events.
It would be interesting to see how this case develops in the courts and how it might affect Kenyan politics. What are your thoughts on the situation?
