Human rights activists pile pressure on Ruto over police excesses in quelling protests
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-04 17:30:46

Human rights activists pile pressure on Ruto over police excesses in quelling protests

In their explanation, the acts of violence and criminality, which they described as reprehensible, not only undermine public safety but also inflict severe economic and emotional harm on communities.

Protesters in Kilifi re-arrested despite court release orders
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-04 14:32:52

Protesters in Kilifi re-arrested despite court release orders

The group, consisting of approximately ten individuals, had initially appeared before the court on Wednesday to be charged,

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.

Human rights commission unveils helpline for missing persons amid chaotic protests
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-27 16:23:42

Human rights commission unveils helpline for missing persons amid chaotic protests

The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) reported at least 12 suspected abductions of individuals involved in the protests.

20-year-old student dies after Mombasa demos against Finance Bill
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-26 14:33:56

20-year-old student dies after Mombasa demos against Finance Bill

Emmanuel Giggs Tata's relatives are calling for justice, saying he collapsed after a tear gas canister landed next to him during the demonstrations on Tuesday.

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.

We should all speak against injustices in Kenya - Houghton Irungu
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-06-24 10:17:46

We should all speak against injustices in Kenya - Houghton Irungu

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.

Lobby urges AU to deploy civilian protection mission, probe rights violations in Sudan
  • Author: Terry Muriuki
  • Date: 2024-06-21 18:27:56

Lobby urges AU to deploy civilian protection mission, probe rights violations in Sudan

This appeal comes ahead of the AU Peace and Security Council's meeting on June 21, where steps to protect civilians and ensure accountability will be discussed.

Mental health discussions hailed for helping male survivors open up
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-06-13 23:17:08

Mental health discussions hailed for helping male survivors open up

Men hardly share violence meted out to them by their lovers and partners such as physical torture and denial of conjugal rights in public due to fear of being perceived as weak humans.

Three CSs sued by rights lobby over 'laxity' in flood disaster response
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-17 17:02:44

Three CSs sued by rights lobby over 'laxity' in flood disaster response

The KHRC specifically criticises Kindiki for issuing a directive to evacuate all persons residing within the 30-meter riparian corridor of rivers and other watercourses within 24 hours, describing the order as unrealistic and inhumane.

UN’s rights chief says horrified by Sudan escalation as famine draws nearer
  • Author: United Nations
  • Date: 2024-05-17 15:26:24

UN’s rights chief says horrified by Sudan escalation as famine draws nearer

The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, held separate phone calls with Lt-General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Rights group urges AU, UN to deploy new mission to Sudan in wake of conflict
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-16 21:15:38

Rights group urges AU, UN to deploy new mission to Sudan in wake of conflict

It further calls for partners and concerned states including Kenya to insist that affected communities be represented in the ongoing political processes.

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.

Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-03 19:20:36

Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods

The floods have claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, displaced over 200,000, and resulted in significant damage to property and infrastructure.

Rights group puts State on spot over flood response failure
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-25 18:19:06

Rights group puts State on spot over flood response failure

The movement also questioned the glaring absence of a proper evacuation strategy and rapid response teams until Wednesday, highlighting how ordinary citizens, lacking the necessary expertise and equipment, were compelled to conduct search and rescue operations.

Haki Africa-IPOA project promises stronger fight against torture in Kenya
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-24 17:45:05

Haki Africa-IPOA project promises stronger fight against torture in Kenya

The Access to Justice for Victims of Torture project, funded by the UN, will address torture cases while protecting victims' rights.

Mass graves in Gaza show victims’ hands were tied, says UN rights office
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-04-23 20:48:55

Mass graves in Gaza show victims’ hands were tied, says UN rights office

The development follows the recovery of hundreds of bodies “buried deep in the ground and covered with waste” over the weekend at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.

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.

Mali: AU calls on junta to reverse suspension of political parties, associations
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-13 19:41:35

Mali: AU calls on junta to reverse suspension of political parties, associations

The agency said the suspension violates Malian law and the rights to freedom of expression, association, and assembly under international human rights law.

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