Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta confirmed he will attend a hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) this week, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity.
Kenyatta stated he would temporarily step down from his role as president, in order to bypass becoming the first sitting president to attend an ICC session. In a televised address, Kenyatta said that deputy president, William Ruto, would temporarily take over his role.
He went on to deny all the charges against him and maintain his innocence, saying,
Kenyatta stated he would temporarily step down from his role as president, in order to bypass becoming the first sitting president to attend an ICC session. In a televised address, Kenyatta said that deputy president, William Ruto, would temporarily take over his role.
He went on to deny all the charges against him and maintain his innocence, saying,
"I wish to reiterate here for all that my conscience is clear, has been clear and will remain forever clear that I am innocent of all the accusations that have been levelled against me.Kenyatta faces five charges relating to the ethnic massacres, which saw 1,200 people killed and 600,000 displaced during the 2007 presidential election. It was the worst violence seen in Kenya since the country gained independence in 1963.