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 »
March 06
Kenya: Inquiry Reveals Shocking Rights Abuses By British Army in Kenya
A Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC) inquiry has uncovered human rights abuses by the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK), exposing deficiencies in victims'… Read more »
February 15
Kenya: Police Brutality and Excessive Force Do Not Occur in Kenya - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has defended Kenya's human rights record and the integrity of the National Police Service. Read more »
January 02
Kenya: KHRC Sues Prosecutors in 'Bungled' Sh63 Billion Arror and Kimwarer Dams' Case
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has sued prosecutors in the bungled Sh63 billion Arror and Kimwarer dams' case. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Kenya: Khalwale Proposes Split of the Catholic Church Amid Debate on Homosexual Unions
Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale has proposed the division of the catholic church into the African catholic church and the Roman Catholic church. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Kenya: Archbishop Kivuva Says He Will Not Bless Any Same Sex Union
Mombasa Catholic Archbishop Martin Kivuva has said that he is not going to bless any couple of the same sex stressing that homosexuality defies the Christian teachings. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Kenya: Same-Sex Unions Only Eligible to 'Simple Blessings' Outside Liturgical Setting - Bishops
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has moved to clarify the controversial decision by the Vatican allowing priests to bless same-sex unions saying it only allows… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Kenya: Govt Vows to Tackle Marginalization and Discrimination of Minorities
The government will to correct historical, political, administrative and social acts that have subjected some communities in Kenya to marginalization and discrimination, Chief of… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Kenya: Human Rights Crusader Nazir Jinnah Calls for Kenya to Extend Sanctuary to Displaced Families in Gaza
In a passionate appeal echoing borders, businessman and human rights activist Nazir Jinnah has urged Kenya to step up and play a role in alleviating the dire humanitarian crisis… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Coalition for Women's Rights Calls Upon African Governments to Address Violations of Women's Rights
The SOAWR Coalition, a consortium of over 70 women's rights organizations in 33 African countries dedicated to advocating for women's rights in Africa has launched a Call to Action… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Kenya: Hague Court Formally Closes Cases Against President Ruto, Joshua Arap Sang
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally closed the cases against President William Ruto and former Journalist Joshua Arap Sang where they are accused of crimes against… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Kenya: KNCHR Urges State to Ratify International Convention for the Protection of All Persons From Enforced Disappearance
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is calling for the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Kenya: King Charles III Acknowledges 'Abhorrent' British Atrocities in Kenya
King Charles III expressed his deep regret and sorrow for the past atrocities committed by the British government against Kenyans during their struggle for independence, labeling… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Kenya: KNCHR Advocates for Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for parties involved in non-felony cases to seek Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in a bid to decongest prisons… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Kenya: DPP Considers Crime Against Humanity in the Case of Enforced Disappearance of 2 Indians and Kenyan
The probe into the enforced disappearance of two Indians and their Kenyan driver has taken a new twist after the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Renson Ingonga revealed that… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Kenya: Amnesty International to UN - Examine Kenya Police On Brutality, Excessive Force Before Haiti Deployment
Amnesty International has written to the United Nations urging it to examine the human rights track record of Kenyan security forces in full before endorsing their deployment to… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Kenya: Court Exonerates Health Care Provider, Mother Criminalised for Abortion
The Chief Magistrates Court in Makadara fully acquitted Samson Mwita a licensed health care provider, and Grace Wanjiku, a mother of an adolescent girl, on all charges of procuring… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Kenya: Dorcas Rigathi Vows to Influence Persons With Disabilities-Friendly Policies
The Spouse of the Deputy President, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, has reiterated her commitment to advocating for policies that offer equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Kenya: Human Rights Groups Sue Inspector General Koome Over 2017 Police Killings in Nairobi
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), and Khelef Khalifa, a Mombasa resident have jointly filed a lawsuit against Inspector General of… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Kenya: Health Secretary Affirms Commitment to Patient Safety Ahead of World Patient Safety Day
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has underscored the government's commitment to ensure patient safety ahead of the World Patient Safety Day 2023 set for this Sunday. Read more »