Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Stories
The KNCHR nomination comes after Duncan Oburu Ojwang, who had been named Chairperson on August 13, 2025, declined the appointment.
Discussions examined the current state of socio-economic, political, civil and cultural rights, aiming to identify actionable strategies that place bo...
The annual report notes that in response to nationwide protests in June and July, authorities committed numerous abuses, and took steps to identify an...
The 21-page report, released by the US government on Wednesday, claims that "the human rights situation in South Africa significantly worsened during...
Kenya scored only 36 per cent in the general framework for protecting human rights defenders, with KNCHR citing the absence of a specific protection l...
While many Kenyans were just discovering the centre’s work, residents of Mukuru Kwa Njenga had long relied on it as a vital source of hope and justice...
The coalition, a key civil society group, provides legal assistance, emergency support, training, and advocacy for human rights defenders, especially...
KHRC and Ndula Resource Centre say the killing mirrors a wider pattern of intimidation and lethal force by security personnel guarding multinational p...
UNICEF recommended embedding birth registration into the broader public service ecosystem, including health, education, and social protection, to ensu...
The State of Internet in Kenya: 2020–2024 study by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), released on Thursday, says government actions and restric...
Maina Kiai takes over from Davinder Lamba, whose leadership anchored the commission through turbulent times, and will be deputised by Betty Okero.
Vocal Africa, a civil rights advocacy group, stated that the police force has become a symbol of impunity and should be replaced by a devolved structu...
President William Ruto criticised those questioning the fund’s impact, accusing them of misrepresenting facts and failing to understand the economic c...
The report documented 23 confirmed cases of rape during the review period but warned that the actual number is likely much higher due to stigma and fe...
Francis Auma, who serves as MUHURI’s Rapid Response Officer, claims he was attacked while at the airport shortly after dropping off a colleague.
KHRC maintains that the Hustler Fund’s deep-rooted structural, legal, and political flaws cannot be resolved through reforms, and has therefore urged...
Kenya joins a group of six countries newly placed on this list, including El Salvador, Indonesia, Turkey, Serbia, and the United States.
The proposed law seeks to amend the Central Bank Act by making it mandatory for businesses to accept cash for goods and services, and prohibits additi...
Prisoners are now set to benefit from a more transparent and accountable clemency process, with reintegration protocols to enhance public safety.
The fact-finding mission, created by the UN Human Rights Council in October 2023, was tasked with investigating alleged war crimes committed by both t...
Nouicer's visit aims to assess the human rights situation and engage directly with stakeholders in a nation where governance, the rule of law, and bas...
Mwagodi reportedly told fellow activists that he was beaten, pricked with unknown objects, and had his head stepped on during the ordeal.
Amnesty further faulted the silence of both governments throughout the period the activist was missing, saying it was deeply troubling and signals a l...
Hussein particularly demanded that the government come out to publicly address the matter of the activist by assuring his family about his safety and...
In a statement, Amnesty International demanded that authorities in both countries immediately disclose Mwagodi’s whereabouts, guarantee his safety, an...
According to HRW, the two groups have executed at least 12 Fulani men and forcibly disappeared 81 others while conducting joint military operations ac...
The human rights advocates cautioned that any attempts to restore national unity without genuine engagement from all sectors of society would be futil...
Mwangi, a prominent activist known for his outspoken advocacy on social justice, has denied any wrongdoing and described the charges as politically mo...
Vocal Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to stop using terrorism charges against individu...
Mwangi’s arrest occurred just a day after he and Ugandan journalist and lawyer Agather Atuhaire filed a human rights case at the East African Court of...
