human rights activist Stories

Omtatah seeks High Court orders for release of abducted Kenyans, dead or alive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The missing persons are Gideon Kibet, Ronny Kiplagat, Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and Kelvin Muthoni.

Back to the streets: Families of missing Kenyans to stage nationwide protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

Protests come after the expiry of a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the unconditional release of individuals allegedly held incommunicado by state agents.

Hanifa Adan, Boniface Mwangi and Hussein Khalid clinch Human Rights Defender of the Year Award
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 29, 2024

Hanifa and Hussein dedicated their awards to all the 61 persons who lost their lives in the protests, vowing to continue with the push for better gove...

Drama as police attempt to arrest activists outside President Ruto’s office
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 24, 2024

The shocked families of the abducted victims who accompanied the activists wailed as the commotion ensued.

Human rights activists pile pressure on Ruto over police excesses in quelling protests
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 04, 2024

In their explanation, the acts of violence and criminality, which they described as reprehensible, not only undermine public safety but also inflict s...

Mental health discussions hailed for helping male survivors open up
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 13, 2024

Men hardly share violence meted out to them by their lovers and partners such as physical torture and denial of conjugal rights in public due to fear...

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