Kenya Human Rights Commission hails court ruling against former police IG Koome
A landmark High Court ruling holding former Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome personally accountable for controversial directives has been hailed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) as a victory for justice and accountability. In a post on X on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, KHRC stated that the court decision sends a clear message […]
Nyama Villa demolitions: KHRC issues 5 demands to the govt
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has issued five urgent demands to the government following the ongoing unlawful demolitions and evictions in Nyama Villa, Kayole, which have left hundreds of families homeless and exposed to severe hardship. The commission is calling for immediate action to address what it termed as violations of both Kenyan law […]
‘We are knee-deep in search of leaders that will break us free from imperialist puppets’ – Willy Mutunga
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has called for a fresh era of political leadership, urging the nation to break free from leaders who serve foreign and personal interests. Mutunga, a founding member of the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), said this in a video shared by KHRC on Saturday, December 7, 2024, as the organization […]
Human rights activists call on public to initiate citizens’ arrest against Masengeli
Human rights activists have called on the public to initiate citizens’ arrest against former acting Inspector-General of Police Gilbert Masengeli. Speaking during a press conference in Mombasa on Thursday, September 19, 2024, the members of the Civic Freedoms Forum (CFF) urged the public to act should Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki fail to take steps […]
Court halts proposed JKIA-Adani deal
The High Court has issued orders halting the implementation of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) deal with the Adani Group. In a ruling on Monday, September 9, 2024, Justice J Chigiti barred the government from implementing the deal until the case filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Kenya Human Rights […]
KHRC files case seeking to revoke appointment of Ruto’s CSs
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has filed a case in court seeking to revoke the appointment of all Cabinet Secretaries that were on Thursday, August 8, 2024, sworn in at a State House event overseen by President William Ruto. KHRC, in a petition filed together with Wanjiru Gikonyo on Friday, August 9, 2024, through […]
‘We are far from letting go’ – KHRC weighs in on looming protests
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has renewed its push for President William Ruto to drop a section of his cabinet after renominating 11 former cabinet secretaries into his government. In a planned public debate on the vetted cabinet nominees on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7 pm, Kenyans are set to discuss the suitability […]