human rights defenders Stories

Rights groups demand probe into alleged torture of activist Boniface Mwangi in Tanzania
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

Addressing journalists at Moi International Airport in Mombasa on Thursday, Mwangi said he was tortured so severely that he could barely walk.

Ex‑CJ Mutunga, Hussein Khalid and Hanifa detained at Tanzanian airport ahead of Lissu trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

The three had travelled to Tanzania in solidarity with opposition CHADEMA party leader Tundu Lissu, ahead of his trial.

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...

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