Kenya Human Rights Commission Stories

KHRC condemns deportation of legal advisor, accuses Ruto government of silencing critics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The commission accused President William Ruto’s government of orchestrating a campaign to intimidate and suppress voices critical of his administratio...

Petition filed to remove CS Murkomen over 'shoot to kill' orders, incitement and unethical conduct
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 02, 2025

The petitioners argue that Murkomen is unfit to hold office following his orders as the comments constitute incitement to violence and unlawful acts.

KHRC, Katiba Institute sue Communications Authority of Kenya over ban on live protest coverage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

The organisations said they had filed an urgent judicial review application at the High Court in Nairobi to challenge what they termed an unconstituti...

Kenya’s brutal police have been exposed again – Why the system fails people
The Conversation  |  Jun 15, 2025

If Kenya doesn’t grapple with police impunity, then the anniversary of the June 2024 protests will be just another date in history when the state brut...

Human Rights group criticises Ruto's Cabinet picks over gender and regional imbalances
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The Commission particularly highlighted the nomination of William Kabogo, Lee Kinyanjui, and Mutahi Kagwe to Cabinet positions, arguing that their app...

Civil society groups deny allegations of fanning violence during protests
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 20, 2024

The organisations said the decision by President William Ruto to re-appoint six of his previously sacked cabinet ministers is an affront to the ongoin...

Human rights commission launches inquiry on business impact on indigenous people
Terry Muriuki  |  Jul 20, 2024

The commission has encouraged members of the public, civil society organisations, business actors, and other stakeholders to participate in the inquir...

Rights body says Ruto’s cabinet sacking not enough, wants further action
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 11, 2024

The organisation, through a statement, said Mudavadi occupies an illegal office that cannot be redeemed through the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO...

We should all speak against injustices in Kenya - Houghton Irungu
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 24, 2024

While we have one of the best constitutions and some of the best laws in the world, we still do not have equality under the law.

Three CSs sued by rights lobby over 'laxity' in flood disaster response
Barack Oduor  |  May 17, 2024

The KHRC specifically criticises Kindiki for issuing a directive to evacuate all persons residing within the 30-meter riparian corridor of rivers and...

Rights body Transparency International sounds alarm over withdrawal of graft cases
Dennis Tarus  |  Feb 25, 2024

The two bodies called for EACC to be granted prosecutorial powers which they said would streamline the prosecution process and ensure a more cohesive...

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