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that the Government would continue to make progress on anti-poverty measures and
national reconciliation and would support the return of internally displaced persons. It
commended reform initiatives and efforts to address the issue of witness protection. Japan
made recommendations.
77.
Equatorial Guinea commended Kenya for its adoption of Vision 2030 to ensure
sustained economic growth and to build a just and cohesive society and a democratic
political system. It acknowledged the universal primary education policy and the adoption
of the Children’s Act. Recognizing measures to widen and diversify the protection of
women, such as the Women Enterprise Fund, it sought information about further steps
intended.
78.
Australia urged Kenya to maintain the momentum towards a national referendum on
the draft constitution and to strengthen the rule of law, carry out judicial reform and hold
accountable those responsible for the 2007 election violence. Australia welcomed the
International Criminal Court investigation into alleged crimes against humanity. It
expressed concern about the insufficient assistance to internally displaced persons, sexual
violence and the trafficking in children, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, gender-based
violence and the continued imposition of the death penalty. Australia made
recommendations.
79.
Belarus considered that the national report comprehensively and objectively
reflected problems, including the 2007 political crisis and the situation of internally
displaced persons. Belarus positively assessed Kenya’s commitment to implementing the
Millennium Development Goal on gender equality by 2015 and to expanding rights and
opportunities for women. Belarus made recommendations.
80.
The United Kingdom acknowledged the progress on the draft constitution providing
greater Government accountability. Welcoming Kenya’s commitment to cooperate with the
International Criminal Court, it noted the need for a complementary local tribunal to bring
other perpetrators to justice. It urged Kenya to condemn and eradicate the intimidation of
witnesses and to safeguard human rights defenders. It made recommendations.
81.
Portugal welcomed Parliament’s adoption of a new draft constitution, to be
submitted to a referendum. It praised the Government for reaffirming its will to continue to
cooperate with the International Criminal Court in investigating and punishing persons
responsible for crimes committed during the post-election violence. It asked about the
implementation of recommendations set out in the 2009 report of the Special Rapporteur on
extrajudicial executions. Portugal made a recommendation.
82.
Hungary appreciated the fact that Kenya was party to almost all core human rights
conventions and that it had established national human rights institutions in accordance with
the Paris Principles. It welcomed the adoption of the draft constitution and cooperation with
the International Criminal Court. It encouraged Kenya to pursue efforts to enhance the
effectiveness of the institutions entrusted with the enforcement of human rights. Hungary
made recommendations.
83.
Finland, supporting Kenya’s constitutional and electoral reforms, noted remaining
challenges concerning the judicial system and police forces. It expressed concern at reported
threats and physical violence against human rights defenders and the alleged involvement of
security forces, and requested information about related investigations and intended actions
to ensure their protection. Information was sought about witness protection measures
regarding reported threats against witnesses in the International Criminal Court
investigation of the post-election violence. Finland made recommendations.
84.
Angola welcomed the steps taken by Kenya to achieve national reconciliation and
restore unity, and the initiatives to promote economic and social rights. It commended
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