Also known as: KHRC
Kenya Human Rights Commission — human rights organisation that advocates on gender-based violence, government accountability, and fiscal policy in Kenya.
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The Standard
… The petitions were filed separately by GEMA Watho Association, Katiba Institute, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), and activist Dunstan Riziki. …
Judge gives Murkomen 14 days to respond to shoot to kill casesCitizen Digital
… According to a report by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), dozens of women have already lost their lives this year, prompting renewed calls for the government to declare femicide a national crisis and strengthen measures to protect women. …
Free me: Queen Gathoni's play back on stage to push for end of GBVThe Standard
… The 28 organisations under the Okoa Kenya campaign cited the proposed "dangerous" amendments to the Tax Procedure Act, which they said favour the rich and infringe on data privacy.The groups, among them Transparency International and the Kenya Human Rights Commission, stated the …
Lobby groups warn Finance Bill favours the richCitizen Digital
… om 10 per cent to 25 per cent, arguing that it would undermine digital access. “An increase in excise duty on mobile phones will only make digital access more expensive for ordinary Kenyans and slow down financial and technological inclusion,” stated Kenya Human Rights Commission …
Lobby groups reject ‘punitive’ Finance Bill 2026, threaten protests and legal actionThe Standard
… for the killing should lie on the perpetrator." The organisations now say they will continue piling pressure on the government until concrete action is taken. “Every delay means another tragedy that could have been avoided,” said Robert Waweru of the Kenya Human Rights Commission …
Rights groups give government 40-day ultimatum over femicide crisisThe Standard
… The statement was signed by key organisations including the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya, Law Society of Kenya, Kenya Human Rights Commission and Kenya Women Parliamentary Association.The coalition said public anger over the increasing killings and abuse of women had cont …
Rights groups threaten strike over rising femicide casesCitizen Digital
… The Kenya Human Rights Commission has strongly condemned Suluhu over calls to “crack the whip” quite literally on activists and Gen Z youth opposing the governments of Kenya and Tanzania. …
Activists condemn Suluhu over ‘crack the whip’ remarks on Gen Z protestsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 — Civil society groups led by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and the Okoa Uchumi campaign are demanding that the National Assembly compel the government to publicly release the International Monetary Fund Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report for Ke …
Civil groups demand release of IMF governance report in Kenya within 30 daysCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 27 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has announced plans to sue the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing the party of large-scale tax evasion, financial mismanagement, and violations of labour laws based on findings by the Auditor-General …
KHRC Threatens Legal Action Against UDA Over Alleged Tax Evasion and Misuse of Public FundsCitizen Digital
KHRC to sue UDA over alleged Ksh.69 million tax evasion, misuse of public funds By Citizen Reporter April 26, 2026 04:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Human Rights Commission ( …
KHRC to sue UDA over alleged Ksh.69 million tax evasion, misuse of public fundsThe High Court has given Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen 14 days to file responses and affidavits in three petitions seeking his removal over alleged shoot-to-kill remarks made last year. Justice Gregory Mutai also directed that all parties file responses within 14 days and set July 27, 2026, for a mention to confirm compliance and determine case consolidation.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has given Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen 14 days to file responses and affidavits in three petitions seeking his removal over alleged shoot-to-kill remarks made last year. Justice Gregory Mutai also directed that all parties file responses within 14 days and set July 27, 2026, for a mention to confirm compliance and determine case consolidation.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Queen Gathoni's play "Free me" is back on stage to advocate for an end to gender-based violence and femicide in Kenya, where the Kenya Human Rights Commission reports dozens of women have died this year amid growing calls for government action.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Twenty-eight civil society organisations, including Transparency International and the Kenya Human Rights Commission, have warned that proposals in the Finance Bill, 2026 would increase financial burdens on ordinary citizens, widening tax exemptions for high-net-worth individuals and giving the Kenya Revenue Authority unchecked powers to access private data.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Civil society coalition Okoa Uchumi and other groups have rejected the Finance Bill 2026 as punitive, citing concerns over proposed increases in excise duty on mobile phones and proposals to grant the KRA access to citizens' personal data without consent. The groups are calling for Kenyans to reject the Bill and have threatened protests and legal action.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Civil society and legal groups have given the government 40 days to act on rising cases of gender-based violence and femicide, warning that failure will trigger nationwide protests and legal action. They cited recent high-profile cases and said the country is facing a crisis requiring immediate national intervention.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
A coalition of women's rights organisations, legal bodies and human rights defenders has given the government a 40-day ultimatum to address rising gender-based violence and femicide, warning that failure to act will trigger nationwide peaceful protests and court action. The groups cite delayed investigations, weak prosecutions and inadequate support systems as contributors to continued violence against women and girls.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is facing criticism from human rights activists, including Kenya Human Rights Commission, over remarks regarding management of youth-led protests in the region. Rights defenders say her statements promote repression across East Africa and undermine democratic freedoms.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Civil society groups led by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and Okoa Uchumi campaign have petitioned Parliament to compel the government to publicly release the International Monetary Fund Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report for Kenya within 30 days. The groups argue the report, which examines systemic governance weaknesses and corruption vulnerabilities, is of significant public interest as Kenyans face rising taxes and concerns over public debt management.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has announced plans to sue the ruling United Democratic Alliance, alleging the party failed to remit Sh69 million in PAYE taxes during 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years, despite disbursing over KSh128 million in net salaries, and also failed to remit withholding tax and other mandatory contributions.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission says it will take legal action against the United Democratic Alliance over alleged tax evasion and misuse of public funds. According to the KHRC, an Auditor-General's report found that UDA paid over Ksh128 million in net salaries but failed to deduct and remit Ksh69 million in PAYE tax for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years, and also failed to pay other statutory deductions.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →