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28.
Concerning terrorism, Kenya indicated that it had on several occasions become a
victim of terror attacks, which have had a negative impact on the full realization of human
rights and fundamental freedoms. Lives had been lost and property destroyed. Travel
advisories issued against Kenya have dealt a blow to the tourism industry, which plays a
very important role in the national economy. Guided by relevant United Nations
resolutions, Kenya has embarked on establishing the institutional, policy and legal
structures to safeguard the security of the nation from terrorism. The recent Security Laws
Amendment Act 2014 had been perceived as likely to hinder the enjoyment of human rights
and freedoms. This suggestion was unfounded. A review of the Act will reveal its
similarities to legislation in comparable jurisdictions.
29.
Kenya invited the international community and the members of the Working Group
on the Universal Periodic Review to form partnerships with it, provide it with support
towards the realization of human rights awareness campaigns and offer greater international
support for the provision of services to the refugee population hosted in Kenya.
B.
Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review
30.
During the interactive dialogue, 96 delegations made statements. The
recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in section II of the present report.
31.
Serbia encouraged Kenya to invest further efforts in preventive care so as to improve
the health of the general population.
32.
Sierra Leone commended Kenya for the progress made since its first review and on
the democratic general elections of 2013.
33.
Singapore took note that Kenya had made progress in achieving the goals of its
Vision 2030 since the first review.
34.
Slovakia expressed concern regarding attacks and threats against human rights
defenders and media. It encouraged Kenya to ensure that schools are provided with
sufficient funds.
35.
Slovenia referred to its previous recommendation on ending female genital
mutilation and called on Kenya to ensure the enforcement of the Prohibition of Female
Genital Mutilation Act 2011.
36.
South Africa encouraged Kenya to continue all efforts towards the promotion of
human rights, including the right to development.
37.
South Sudan commended Kenya for the holding of free and fair elections in 2013,
and the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
38.
Spain commended the introduction of the new Constitution in 2010 and the
recognition in this Constitution of the right of access to water.
39.
Sri Lanka commended Kenya on the implementation of the recommendation in its
first UPR review to enshrine a bill of rights within the new Constitution.
40.
The Sudan commended the holding of peaceful elections in 2013 and the legislative
and policymaking developments in the field of human rights.
41.
Sweden expressed concerns regarding media legislation, the implementation of the
Kenyan Public Benefits Organization Act and the criminalization of consensual adult samesex conduct.
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