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

Police reforms group demands competitive process for new IG appointment
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-17 16:28:37

Police reforms group demands competitive process for new IG appointment

PRWG-K noted that the next Inspector General must meet the key qualifications outlined in section 11 of the National Police Service Act.

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.

Lobby demands arrest of IG Koome, DCI boss Amin over atrocities during protests
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-06-28 16:43:50

Lobby demands arrest of IG Koome, DCI boss Amin over atrocities during protests

Drawing reference to his address after Tuesday's deadly protests, PRWG-K claimed that by alleging that only six people lost their lives, President Ruto intended to downplay the tragedy.

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.

Human rights body demands justice for Shakahola victims
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-22 13:10:48

Human rights body demands justice for Shakahola victims

The commission has asked the government to establish a multi-agency/multi-stakeholder de-radicalisation and rehabilitation plan to facilitate the reintegration of the survivors into their homes, families, and communities.

IPOA probes teargas assault against KMPDU official
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-01 18:12:53

IPOA probes teargas assault against KMPDU official

They were demanding the deployment of the medical interns and payment of their post-graduate fees.

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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