Also known as: KHRC
Kenya Human Rights Commission — organization raising concerns about electoral violence, alleged state harassment, and police conduct across multiple civic crises in 2026.
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… Citing reports by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), the Elections Observation Group (ELOG) and independent journalists, Maraga said at least eight people were injured during clashes between rival groups.He condemned what he termed widespread voter intimidation and bribery …
Maraga: Ol Kalou by-election a warning sign for 2027Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 15 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has raised concerns over escalating violence, voter intimidation and alleged electoral malpractices ahead of Thursday’s Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, warning that the incidents threaten the credibility of the …
KHRC Raises Alarm Over Violence, Intimidation Ahead of Ol Kalou By-ElectionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeIEBC officials prepare Olkalau high school tallying center in Nyandarua where vote counting will be done for the Thursday parliamentary by elections. [David Gichuru, Standard] The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has demanded that the Independent Electoral an …
KHRC demands credible Ol Kalou poll as bribery, violence claims mountThe Standard
… Meanwhile, Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) Vice Chairperson Betty Okero said the country should stop treating political violence as a normal part of competition and instead confront the issue of organised criminal networks. …
Family demands justice for boda boda rider killed in Kisumu church chaosThe Standard
… ons has become a defining feature of the assault on Kenya's civic space," the groups observed.The rights groups also faulted police over what the coalition described as a failure to stop violent attacks by suspected goons at All Saints Cathedral, the Kenya Human Rights Commission …
Rights defenders demand probe into alleged State attacksThe Standard
… Hopelessness and unemployment fuel crime, while weak institutions embolden perpetrators," said Karua.Kenya Human Rights Commission representative Adrian Kibe, also present at the briefing, said electoral-related sexual and gender-based violence is increasingly used to intimidate …
Karua: State failing to protect women, children from violenceThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Elimu Bora Working Group have gone to court seeking to stop the reopening of the dormitory in Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, where 16 students died in an arson attack. …
Utumishi Girls sued as two bodies seek to block re-opening of dormitoryThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeTuajibike platform member Linet Omondi, Community Initiative Action Group Kenya Executive Director Chris Owala and Kenya Human Rights Commission Executive Director Davis Malombe during a press conference on alleged GSU harassment, on Tuesday, June 30 2026. …
Rights groups condemn alleged harassment of residents by GSU over Shanta GoldThe Standard
… Mugane has sued NTSA and the Attorney General, while naming the Law Society of Kenya, Katiba Institute and the Kenya Human Rights Commission as interested parties. …
Lawyer moves to court to stop NTSA's mandatory vehicle inspection lawCitizen Digital
… Civil rights groups led by Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and Haki Africa confirmed that the missing people were found dumped separately on Lang'ata Road and others around Talanta Stadium. …
Six missing June 25 protesters found tortured, dumped in different parts of NairobiFormer Chief Justice David Maraga has called Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a preview of the 2027 General Election, citing reports of intimidation, bribery, and violence. According to Maraga, at least eight people were injured in clashes, masked men assaulted residents, and voters were offered money and goods in exchange for their votes.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a preview of the 2027 General Election, citing reports of intimidation, bribery, and violence. According to Maraga, at least eight people were injured in clashes, masked men assaulted residents, and voters were offered money and goods in exchange for their votes.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has raised concerns about electoral violence, voter intimidation, voter bribery and misuse of public resources ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16, warning that such incidents undermine constitutional provisions and threaten the credibility of the poll. According to KHRC, clashes between rival political supporters have left at least eight people injured, damaged property and disrupted campaign activities in the constituency.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has demanded that the IEBC ensure a credible Ol Kalou by-election amid claims of bribery, intimidation and resource misuse. The commission called for an independent, impartial and transparent poll and asked the National Police Service to increase security while ensuring officers remain professional and impartial.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 31-year-old boda-boda rider, Dickson Oduongo, was killed during chaos that erupted near St Stephen's ACK Cathedral in Kisumu on July 12, 2026, when rival groups clashed during a Kenya Anglican Men Association service attended by Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. His family says he had no political affiliation and is demanding justice and speedy investigations into his death.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights groups have called for investigations into alleged attacks targeting civic organisations and human rights defenders, specifically condemning harassment of The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA), its Executive Director Diana Gichengo, and the Okoa Uchumi Campaign. The coalition urged IPOA and other agencies to investigate an alleged attempted raid on TISA's offices and a broader pattern of alleged coordinated attacks including enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and torture.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has accused President William Ruto's administration of failing its constitutional duty to protect Kenyans from escalating violence against women and children, citing weak enforcement of existing laws and systemic failures. She called for urgent action from relevant ministries and institutions, and urged full implementation of a technical working group report on gender-based violence with clear timelines, adequate funding and measurable targets.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission and Elimu Bora Working Group have filed a constitutional petition seeking to prevent the reopening of Meline Waithera dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, where 16 students died in an arson attack. The organisations argue that past safety failures must be addressed and recommendations implemented before the dormitory reopens, with eight girls charged in connection with the incident.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights groups including the Kenya Human Rights Commission have condemned alleged harassment of residents in Vihiga and Siaya counties by General Service Unit officers, saying the operation has targeted individuals who questioned Shanta Gold mining operations and sought justice through lawful means.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi advocate has filed a constitutional petition seeking to suspend the NTSA's new Motor Vehicle Inspection Rules scheduled to take effect on July 1, arguing they were enacted without public participation and would subject motorists to unconstitutional fees and penalties.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Six people who went missing during June 25 anniversary protests commemorating victims of the 2024 Gen Z protests have been found alive after being allegedly tortured and abandoned in different parts of Nairobi, including Lang'ata Road and Talanta Stadium. Civil rights groups led by Kenya Human Rights Commission and Haki Africa confirmed the findings; the victims were being treated in hospital.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Six protesters arrested during a memorial march for those killed by police in June 2024 were found "dumped and tortured" in different parts of Nairobi on Saturday morning, according to the Kenya Human Rights Commission. About 355 people were arrested across the country during the march, and at least 127 were killed during protests in June-July 2024 and a similar period in 2025.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Six activists arrested on Thursday during Gen Z protest commemoration are now reported missing; their whereabouts cannot be traced, according to the Kenya Human Rights Commission, which has called on the government to release them or present them in court.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and other opposition leaders including Eugene Wamalwa, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Martha Karua were denied access to Parliament on Thursday as they attempted to lay wreaths commemorating victims of June 25 anti-government protests. Orengo accused the government of interfering with Kenyans' right to lawful assembly and called for June 25 to be recognized as an official national mourning day.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has demanded the immediate removal of road barricades across Nairobi, arguing that police have defied a High Court ruling delivered last year that barred police from obstructing public roads without prior notice. The Commission stated that the roadblocks have impeded freedom of movement and curtailed access to healthcare, emergency services, peaceful assembly, and economic activity.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission and partners are addressing electoral-related sexual violence ahead of the 2027 polls.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists and opposition figures accused the government of deliberately intimidating Kenyans ahead of Gen Z-led commemorations marking two years since the protests, while security agencies warned they were prepared to respond to any unrest. Demonstrators are expected to take to the streets on June 25.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of June 25 anti-government protests will proceed as scheduled across the country, and have warned the government against using force or deploying goons to disrupt the peaceful protests.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of the June 25 Gen Z protests of 2025 and 2024 will proceed as scheduled across Kenya, warning the government against using force or deploying "goons" to disrupt the protests.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenya approaches the second anniversary of the June 2024 deadly protests against the Finance Bill, survivors and families of victims gathered at a church service to remember those who died. Survivors, some permanently injured, say their only remedy now is compensation as they wait for justice.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 17-year-old was killed during anti-Ebola facility protests in Nanyuki on June 9, prompting the British High Commission to ask the Kenyan government for clarification after a police officer allegedly wore a British military uniform during the clashes. Police say the cause of death will be determined through post-mortem examination, with investigations ongoing.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi has questioned the constitutional basis of a Kenya Human Rights Commission report recommending compensation for approximately 1,100 victims of police brutality, arguing that the process bypassed established legal mechanisms and risks shielding perpetrators from accountability. Havi contends that victim identification, liability determination, and compensation assessment should be undertaken by constitutionally mandated institutions rather than panels established outside the legal framework.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights defenders have criticized the government's Sh2bn compensation plan for protest victims, saying it shields police officers by paying victims without naming their killers. Christine Alai, chair of the International Commission of Jurists Kenya chapter, called the reparations framework "significant but not historic," arguing Kenya has a pattern of setting up compensation panels without holding perpetrators accountable.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Reverend Canon Evans Omollo, Provost at All Saint's Cathedral in Nairobi, has alleged that powerful individuals instructed investigating officers to abandon the case following a goon invasion at the Church's conference facility on Friday, and expressed fears that justice will not be served.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CCTV footage from All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi shows what appears to be a coordinated operation that disrupted a post-budget dialogue forum attended by lawyers, clergy, and civil society activists. The attack unfolded in two phases—first via motorcycles and later on foot—forcing participants to flee and raising questions about political violence and state accountability.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya said it will pursue sponsors, organisers, and perpetrators of political violence and "goonism" with "bulldog tenacity," following a disruption of a civil society budget dialogue forum in Nairobi. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the organization will work with human rights defenders and civil society to ensure those behind acts of political violence and intimidation are identified and prosecuted.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Families of 21 boys who died in the Hillside Endarasha Academy dormitory fire in September 2024 are accusing the government of neglect and saying the Director of Public Prosecutions is hindering the ongoing inquest at Nyeri Law Courts, despite earlier promises of support.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Civil society organizations have condemned a violent disruption of a post-budget dialogue forum in Nairobi that was discussing the government's 2026/27 budget. According to Transparency International Kenya, individuals described as "state-hired goons" stormed the meeting at All Saints Cathedral, with one assailant allegedly arrested claiming to have been sent by a government official, and the incident resulted in theft of valuables.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The British High Commission has demanded a government response after a viral photograph showed an armed officer wearing what appeared to be a British military jacket while arresting a protester during June 9 demonstrations in Nanyuki against a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility. The High Commission stated that no BATUK personnel were involved in policing the protests and that the British military uniforms had been "misappropriated."
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
A protester was shot dead and at least 19 others arrested in Nanyuki during clashes between police and demonstrators protesting a proposed US-run Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County. Rights groups accused security officers of using excessive force against largely unarmed protesters and journalists, while residents demanded transparency on safety protocols and operational details.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
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 →