September 19
Kenya: KHRC Calls for Citizen's Arrest of Masengeli If Kindiki Fails to Act
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called on the public to initiate a citizen's arrest of Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police, Gilbert Masengeli, if… Read more »
September 09
Kenya: NCIC Arrests Kitui MCA for Hatespeech Amid Farmer-Herder Clashes
A member of the Kitui County Assembly (MCA) was on Sunday apprehended in Mwingi by officials from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on hate speech… Read more »
August 30
Kenya: Human Rights Groups to Present Names of Those Abducted to President Ruto
Human Rights activist groups said they will send a delegation to State House on September 4 to present a list of those killed and disappeared to the President in efforts to stop… Read more »
August 16
Kenya: 'Nothing Stopping' Child Abuse Image Sharing On Whatsapp, Group Warns
Nothing is stopping child sexual abuse imagery spreading on WhatsApp, a safety group has warned. Read more »
August 09
Kenya: Rights Commission Contests Integrity of Ruto's Cabinet, 'Flawed' Vetting in Court
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has filed a petition contesting the appointment of the 19 Cabinet Secretaries. Read more »
August 08
Kenya: U.S. Under-Secretary for Human Rights Condemns Heavy-Handed Approach to Protests
The United States has condemned the heavy handedness by Kenya's security agents in their response to the youth-led anti-government protests witnessed in different parts of the… Read more »
August 01
Kenya: Kindiki Faces Police Brutality, Murder Questions During Reappointment Process
Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki was the first to take the stand in the vetting of President William Ruto's cabinet nominees where MPs took him to task on his… Read more »
July 26
Kenya: High Court Denies Bid to Hold Boniface Mwangi, Four Others Without Bail
The High Court has admitted activist Boniface Mwangi and four associates to Sh20,000 cash bail each to declining DCI's bid to hold them for twenty-one days. Read more »
July 24
Kenya: Journalists in Nairobi to Stage Protest Against Police Brutality
Journalists in Nairobi were on Wednesday set to hold a peaceful protest against police brutality targeting reporters covering anti-government demonstrations and other forms of… Read more »
July 18
Kenya: Poll Shows 81 Percent Of Kenyans Support Anti-Govt Protests
A research study released by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) says 81 percent of Kenyans polled support the Gen Z-led clamour for reforms Read more »
July 17
Kenya: Editors Guild Demands Speedy Probe On Attacks Against Journalists Covering Protests
The Editors' Guild has demanded a speedy probe on attacks against journalists covering the ongoing Gen Z-led antigovernment protests. Read more »
June 26
Kenya: UN Boss Guterres Concerned Over Violence During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over violence in Kenya following the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations witnessed in various parts of the… Read more »
June 22
Kenya: Activists Seek Answers On Whereabouts of Content Creator Crazy Nairobian
A coalition of human rights Defenders and content creators are demanding answers from the Government on the whereabouts of a content creator Billy Simani alias Crazy Nairobian whom… Read more »
June 20
Kenya: African Commission On Human Rights Urges Kenya to Address Finance Bill Concerns
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) has expressed concerns over the current state of affairs in Kenya. Read more »
June 16
Kenya: Law Society Vows to Fight 'Free Reign' By Police Officers in Courts
The Law Society of Kenya(LSK) has raised concern over unchecked access by police officers to courts and Judicial officers. Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Petitions for Autonomous Judiciary Police Unit
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is set to petition the National Council on Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to anchor the Judiciary Police Unit with a countrywide presence to secure… Read more »
June 14
Kenya: Mau Mau Veterans Join Quest for Justice Amid Probe Over Batuk Misconduct
National Assembly Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee continued its investigation into the conduct of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) this week. Read more »
May 30
Uganda: U.S. Blacklists Top Museveni Allies Over Graft, Rights Abuses
The United States has designated five senior Ugandan officials over their involvement in corruption and rights abuses. Read more »
May 16
Kenya: The Race to Raise Blood Money to Halt an Execution
A Kenyan mother, who has led a long and desperate campaign to save her son from execution in Saudi Arabia, was weak with relief when he was granted a temporary reprieve this week. Read more »
April 17
Africa: Bellingham Calls for More to Be Done to Tackle Racism
Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham says football's authorities "need to do more" to tackle racism but he "doubts it will happen". Read more »
April 16
Kenya: National Rights Commission Weighs in On Police Boss' Outburst
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in… Read more »
April 08
Rwanda: Kagame Commends Kenya for Its Contribution in Rebirth of Rwanda
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has commended Kenya on its contribution to the reconstruction of Rwanda after the 1994 Genocide. Read more »
April 03
Kenya: Nairobi-Based Think Tank Reports Rise in Terror-Related Deaths
The Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies (CHRIPS), has released an analysis revealing a surge in fatalities linked to terrorism in 2023, with the death toll rising to 178, up… Read more »
March 18
Kenya: Rights Group Condemns Mandatory HIV Testing
The Kenya National Commission of Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the discrimatory action by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) of dismissing 133 candidates after being subjected… Read more »
March 08
Kenya: Nairobi Has Highest Teenage Pregnancies With 452 Cases Reported - KHRC
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has revealed that Nairobi has recorded the highest number of teenage pregnancies. Read more »