After finding peace in Kenya, Ethiopian refugee plans permanent stay
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-08-25 14:02:11

After finding peace in Kenya, Ethiopian refugee plans permanent stay

Abdullahi's escape was not just from violence but also from the oppressive environment that followed the contentious 2010 elections.

Northern Rangelands Trust cited for rights violations as KNCHR holds public inquiry in Isiolo
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-07-30 10:31:42

Northern Rangelands Trust cited for rights violations as KNCHR holds public inquiry in Isiolo

The organisation has claimed the accusations were a scheme by rivals to malign its name

One killed as Kenyan anti-government protests intensify again
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-16 19:17:58

One killed as Kenyan anti-government protests intensify again

A Reuters reporter saw the body of one protester lying on the ground with blood oozing from a head wound. The national police spokesperson declined to comment.

CJ Koome condemns use of excessive force during anti-finance bill protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-02 07:29:18

CJ Koome condemns use of excessive force during anti-finance bill protests

Koome noted that those who were injured and lost their lives were mainly young people whose lives were cut short before they could realise their full potential and dreams.

KNCHR reports 39 deaths, 32 forced disappearances during anti-tax demos
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-01 21:22:22

KNCHR reports 39 deaths, 32 forced disappearances during anti-tax demos

On the issue of abductions and arbitrary arrests, the commission cited 32 reported cases of enforced or involuntary disappearances and 627 arrests.

KNHCR to Ruto: Kenya is burning, act on escalating human rights violations
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-06-25 17:51:01

KNHCR to Ruto: Kenya is burning, act on escalating human rights violations

Call to action on the escalating human rights violations and state of anarchy in the country during the ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024.

KNCHR steps in to assist Mombasa's urban refugees over access to essential services
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-15 08:25:21

KNCHR steps in to assist Mombasa's urban refugees over access to essential services

This initiative follows a session where refugees voiced significant concerns about their rights and access to services such as banking services, M-Pesa and driving licenses.

Doctors' strike: KNCHR asks state to ensure talks, end threats
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-15 18:48:34

Doctors' strike: KNCHR asks state to ensure talks, end threats

The rights body is pushing for talks to end the strike and wants the immediate end of threats by the government.

KRA asked to reinstate recruits dismissed over HIV tests
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-18 13:24:42

KRA asked to reinstate recruits dismissed over HIV tests

KNHCR also asked KRA to offer a public apology to the 133 revenue service assistant job applicants.

KNCHR demands quick state action to secure Samburu after MCA's killing
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-27 16:39:47

KNCHR demands quick state action to secure Samburu after MCA's killing

KNCHR wants the government to deploy adequate security personnel to the affected areas and equip them with the right tools to ensure a visible and robust presence that would deter security threats.

KNCHR asks state for bigger budget amid plan to decentralise
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-18 19:01:24

KNCHR asks state for bigger budget amid plan to decentralise

Commission chair Roseline Odede said the organisation needs at least Sh992.82 million for financial year 2024/25.

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