activist Hussein Khalid Stories

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...

Boniface Mwangi abducted by unknown people
John Mbati  |  Oct 27, 2024

"Six uninformed people went to courage base and forcefully took my husband, Boniface Mwangi, from the house," the wife, Njeri Mwangi, stated.

Activists demand dismissal of Tana River security officials amid rising violence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2024

The violence intensified recently, with four additional fatalities reported on October 12 in Meti Village, Tana North sub-county.

Activist Morara Kebaso arrested in a raid at his office
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 30, 2024

Hussein Khalid, founder of Vocal Africa and a prominent activist, confirmed reports that a lawyer-turned-activist had been arrested.

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.

How beatings by city askaris turned hawker Julius Kamau into rights activist
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 09, 2024

He is sad and enraged by the increasing number of cases of abductions in the country, especially by the fact that some some abducted activists are yet...

How arrest as a teenager fired Hussein Khalid’s urge to fight for rights
Hanifa Adan  |  Aug 27, 2024

One of his significant achievements was his involvement in investigating the murder of ICC witness Meshack Yebei

MUHURI director Khelef Khalifa released after being arrested in Malindi
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 17, 2024

"We demand the immediate release of Khalifa and his family," MUHURI demanded in a statement.

Autopsy of slain Kitengela protester registered as road accident victim pushed to Monday
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 19, 2024

The autopsy for the deceased youth has grabbed the interest following records at City Mortuary indicating that he had died as a result of a road accid...

Call against Kenya's high taxes still on, activist says as demos continue
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 02, 2024

The demonstrations entered their third week on Tuesday, with members of the public, who started with the #RejectFinanceBill campaign, calling for Pres...

Trio wanted by detectives over Finance Bill protests vow to push on
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 24, 2024

Activists Boniface Mwangi, Hussein Khalid, and Hanifa Adan said they were informed that they were persons of interest being sought over the countrywid...

Finance Bill protests: What security agencies carrying out abductions are after
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 24, 2024

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga reveals what senior government officials are seeking to establish amid intense protests against the Finance Bill, 2...

Plea for justice in Lamu amid soaring crime rates
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 06, 2023

The community in Lamu is calling for immediate action and a collective outcry for justice to be served to those who have suffered.

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