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 […]
Activists speak on dismembered bodies in Kware, warn police against interfering with evidence
Human rights activists have called for urgent and comprehensive actions following the discovery of dismembered bodies in an abandoned quarry in Kware, Mukuru kwa Njenga in Embakasi South Sub-County. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) in a statement on Saturday, July 13, 2024, warned security forces against interfering with the bodies. Interfering with bodies According […]
‘Kenya Kwanza regime must take responsibility for this heinous crime’ – KHRC speaks on Mukuru deaths
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has accused the Kenya Kwanza regime of having a hand in the recent deaths at Kware in Mukuru slums, Nairobi. In a post shared on Friday, July 12, 2024, KHRC made damning revelations that someone needed to be held accountable on the bodies which had been heavily mutilated. “Some […]
‘The world is watching your descent into tyranny’ – KHRC warns Ruto over brutality on anti-Finance Bill 2024 protesters
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has warned President William Ruto, cautioning him against using violence on peaceful protesters demonstrating against the Finance Bill 2024. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, KHRC condemned the actions of the police, who were seen firing their guns at demonstrators marching along City Hall Way earlier. […]