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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) led by President Faith Odhiambo has condemned attack against residents of Angata Barrikoi, Kilgoris who were peacefully demonstrating against threats to deprive and disposes them of their property and deny them their right to enjoy property which led to lost six lives following a…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 17 – Human Rights defenders and civil society actors from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have raised an alarm over deteriorating state of human rights in East Africa noting that civil space ‘the oxygen of democracy ‘ is being suffocated through draconian laws, intimidation, surveillance and state of violence. They highlighted enforced disappearances…
NAKURU, Kenya, Apr 11 – Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has strongly condemned violent assault and use of teargas on journalists by police officers at Kirobon High school, Rongai sub-County Nakuru County on the evening of 9 April 2025 where journalists were covering matter of public interest. In a statement on Thursday 10, the council…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 10 – Network Against Human trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants (NAHUSOM) working alongside government efforts and initiatives to combat human trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants in Kenya has expressed concern over increasing reports of human trafficking for forced criminality. They noted that in the recent months multiple state officials, media houses, international…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 20…Oxfam, Africa Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), SDG2 Advocacy Hub, African Kilimanjaro Women Farmers Forum (AKIWOFF) and Actionaid called have unveiled Roadmap towards gender transformation in Africa’s New agrifood system strategy (2026-2035) a framework that primarily proposes Gender-Sensitive measurable indicators and policy steps that ensure women’s full participation. The group called…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 12…The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), Electoral Law and Governance Institute (ELGIA), Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) among other Civil Society Organisations while addressing media have expressed concern over country’s Judiciary experiencing strained relations with Executive undermining its work. They noted that the sustained attacks to Judiciary appear to be part of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 10…Echo Network Africa (ENA) has rebranded to Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF)Â in a bold move aimed at expanding reach, gender equality and social transformation across the continent. The rebranding ceremony took place at ENAF offices in Ngong Road, where Supreme Court of Kenya President and Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome among other…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 8…The Kenya Women and Children’s Wellness Centre (KWCWC) aimed at addressing the accelerating rate of gender-based violence in the country is funded by the James R. Jordan Foundation International has launched the Gender Based Violence Recovery center Medical Clinic in Kasarani, Nairobi. The launching ceremony was graced by Narok Governor Patrick Ole…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 6… The United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) launched their 2025-2029 strategic plan while celebrating a major milestone of 36 years of transformative advocacy for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Kenya. The strategic plan reaffirms UDPK’s commitment to disability-inclusive governance and economic empowerment and aim for policies that…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 1…The women rights organizations with other Kenyans have joined hands to express unwavering support to Chief Justice Martha Koome and entire Judiciary amid ill-intentioned attempts to undermine Judiciary noting that it works for the protection of citizens and their rights safeguarding the integrity of Constitution and the nation. They raised concerns that…
