Speaking during a public meeting in Seattle, United States, on Wednesday evening, the legislator called on American President Donald Trump, the U.S. Congress, and global human rights organizations to intervene.
She said their voices are needed to ensure accountability from the Kenyan government.
According to Njeri, Kenyan youths have been victims of state-backed violence during demonstrations.
She urged world leaders to use bilateral ties and aid agreements to push Kenya to respect human rights.
“I call upon our friends in governments abroad, especially the U.S. and human rights bodies, to demand protection for Kenyan youth. There must also be investigations into the misuse of laws and into the lives lost during protests,” she said.
The MP emphasized that while the government has promised compensation for victims of violent crackdowns, justice has not yet been delivered.
Families who lost their loved ones, she noted, are still searching for closure.
“As much as we welcome compensation mechanisms, true peace can only come when justice is served. Parents need assurance that their children did not die in vain,” she added.
Her statement comes at a time when Kenya has witnessed a fresh wave of protests over the past four months. Demonstrations held on June 25, 2025, to mark the anniversary of last year’s anti-Finance Bill protests reportedly left at least 10 people dead.
Just two weeks later, on July 7, thousands poured into the streets to commemorate Saba Saba Day, an event that also turned tragic with 11 more deaths and hundreds injured.
Human rights groups have raised concern that excessive force and unlawful arrests continue to undermine the rights of demonstrators.
Njeri said such reports cannot be ignored and insisted that international partnerships with Kenya must be tied to respect for civil liberties.
Local observers say her appeal reflects growing frustration among opposition leaders and civil rights defenders, who argue that young Kenyans are bearing the brunt of police brutality.
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