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Kenya Human Rights Commission

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Human rights organization that monitors government conduct, electoral processes, and enforces accountability in Kenya.

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June 2026
30 JunThe 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 Gold
29 JunThe 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 law
27 JunCitizen 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 Nairobi
27 JunThe Standard
… The East African nation has a long history of police brutality and enforced disappearances.The six were found "dumped" in different parts of Nairobi on Saturday morning, but one protester remained missing, according to the Kenya Human Rights Commission. …
Six protesters found dumped, tortured after arrest at Gen Z memorial march
26 JunCitizen Digital
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Alarm as six activists arrested during Gen Z anniversary protests reported missing
25 JunCitizen Digital
… The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has demanded the immediate removal of road barricades across Nairobi, arguing that the police have defied a court ruling barring them from obstructing public roads without providing prior notice. …
Orengo faults gov't over interference of June 25 anniversary protests
25 JunCitizen Digital
… REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has demanded the immediate removal of road barricades across Nairobi, arguing that the police authorities have defied a court ruling against them. …
Rights commission demands removal of police barricades on roads
24 JunCitizen Digital
WATCH LIVE: KHRC, partners address electoral-related sexual violence ahead of the 2027 polls By Citizen Reporter June 24, 2026 02:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize
KHRC, partners address electoral-related sexual violence ahead of the 2027 polls
24 JunThe Standard
… Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) official Fredrick Ojiro urged participants to avoid confrontations with police, while organisers advised demonstrators to document events using mobile phones and livestreams. …
Activists accuse state of intimidation ahead of Gen Z protests
23 JunCitizen Digital
… have called on Kenyans participating in demonstrations outside Nairobi to hold peaceful protests outside police stations while carrying flowers and national flags. “Wakenya ambao hawako Nairobi waandamane kwa maua na bendera, lakini kwa amani mbele ya vituo vya polisi,” said KHRC …
Activists insist June 25 protest to go ahead despite police warning

Politics

CJ Koome rejects SRC recusal bid in judges' car allowance case

The News

Chief Justice Martha Koome has rejected a bid by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to have her and Justice Mohammed Warsame recuse themselves from a Supreme Court case challenging judges' Sh10 million taxable car allowance. The SRC, which expressed concerns about the judges' impartiality based on their previous involvement in Judicial Service Commission discussions and alleged remarks by Koome, cited the need for impartiality in the dispute.

14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

CJ Koome rejects SRC recusal bid in judges' car allowance case
Chief Justice Martha Koome has rejected a bid by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to have her and Justice Mohammed Warsame recuse themselves from a Supreme Court case challenging judges' Sh10 million taxable car allowance. The SRC, which expressed concerns about the judges' impartiality based on their previous involvement in Judicial Service Commission discussions and alleged remarks by Koome, cited the need for impartiality in the dispute.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

Rights groups condemn pro-government protest at Standard Media
Human rights activists gathered outside Standard Media Group on Friday, October 2, after pro-government supporters arrived at the headquarters on Mombasa Road to protest its reporting, which they accused of spreading "misinformation and propaganda." Activists condemned the demonstration and called for protection of media freedom.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

KHRC warns El Niño response could repeat human rights violations
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has warned the government against repeating human rights violations from the 2024 floods as the country braces for heavy El Niño rains, urging that human rights be central to preparations and relief operations. The commission notes that about 80 per cent of the country is at risk of severe flooding, with all 47 counties expected to be severely affected, and warns that emergency interventions could disproportionately affect vulnerable communities in informal settlements.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

KDF detains six-member human rights team along Malindi-Lamu highway
Six members of Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), including five staff and a board member, were detained by Kenya Defence Forces officers along the Malindi-Lamu highway on Monday for about two hours before being released. The Kenya Human Rights Commission and MUHURI condemned the detention, saying the officers covered their faces and refused to identify themselves, violating a High Court ruling that requires security personnel to wear clearly visible name tags or identifiable service numbers.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

Activist Mulinge Muteti missing after alleged abduction at protest
Activist Mulinge Muteti went missing two days after leaving a protest calling for the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye to print a petition at a cybercafe; he was allegedly abducted by people believed to be security officers, and his family has reported his disappearance to police.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

Kenya denies entry to Zimbabwean lawyer despite court order
Kenya prevented Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro, Managing Director for Africa of the Open Society Foundations, from entering the country for a second time, despite a court order permitting his return. Kagoro was deported in February after detention and questioning about alleged protest funding; Open Society Foundations denies the allegations and has questioned Kenya's commitment to the rule of law.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish leaders demand independence from UK
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a joint agreement in Cardiff on September 14, 2026 declaring their right to self-determination and shared pursuit of independence from the United Kingdom, rejecting Westminster's refusal to authorise referendums. The agreement has drawn attention and support across former British colonies in Africa, where it mirrors arguments colonial administrations once used to delay self-rule, with Kenya drawing parallels to its own independence struggle that lasted nearly eighty years.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

High Court nullifies government's 15% Safaricom stake sale
The High Court declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodafone Group at Sh34 per share null and void, finding the share purchase agreement was concluded on December 3, 2025, before policy and parliamentary approval processes were complete, and the Sh204.3 billion in proceeds was not tied to specific, costed projects.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

Rights bodies demand arrest over Standard Editor abduction
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of officers responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found alive near Masinga Dam nine hours after being taken along the Gilgil-Nakuru highway. KHRC described the incident as unlawful and brutal, arguing it raises serious questions about law enforcement conduct and journalist protection.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Human rights groups demand arrests over journalist Alex Kiprotich abduction
Human rights groups have demanded the arrest and prosecution of those behind the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abducted by armed men on Tuesday along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found safe on Wednesday morning near Masinga Dam. The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Amnesty Kenya and Defenders Coalition condemned the incident and called for an independent investigation, linking it to reports of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group CEO recounts journalist Alex Kiprotich's abduction
Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday evening and released in Machakos County early Wednesday. Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita said armed men in a Subaru opened fire and forced Kiprotich from his vehicle, drove him through the Rift Valley, and left him in a thicket before he walked to safety.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Political leaders condemn journalist Alex Kiprotich's abduction
Political leaders, lawyers and rights organisations have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was seized by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County about nine hours later. The Orange Democratic Movement and other leaders called the incident an affront to press freedom and demanded an investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 11 August

Government defends Hustler Fund citing high uptake in Nyeri County
The State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's criticism of the Hustler Fund as a "lost cause" by citing data showing that 420,000 Kenyans in Nyeri County have accessed the fund, borrowing a cumulative Sh1.88 billion, with an 88 per cent repayment rate.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 17 July

Maraga warns Ol Kalou by-election signals 2027 election risks
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 →

Wednesday 15 July

KHRC warns of violence, intimidation in Ol Kalou by-election
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 →
KHRC calls for credible Ol Kalou by-election amid bribery claims
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 →

Tuesday 14 July

Kisumu family demands justice for boda-boda rider killed in church violence
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 →
Rights groups demand investigation into alleged state attacks on activists
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 →
Karua accuses Ruto administration of failing to protect women, children
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 →

Friday 10 July

KHRC and Elimu Bora seek court order to block dormitory reopening
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 →

Tuesday 30 June

Human rights groups condemn GSU harassment over Shanta Gold
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 →

Monday 29 June

Lawyer challenges NTSA vehicle inspection rules in High Court
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 →

Saturday 27 June

Six missing June 25 protesters found tortured in Nairobi
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 arrested Gen Z protesters found tortured, dumped in Nairobi
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 →

Friday 26 June

Six activists missing after arrest during Gen Z protest
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 →

Thursday 25 June

Orengo criticizes government interference in June 25 anniversary protests
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 →
Rights commission demands police remove Nairobi road barricades
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 →

Wednesday 24 June

KHRC and partners address electoral-related sexual violence
The Kenya Human Rights Commission and partners are addressing electoral-related sexual violence ahead of the 2027 polls.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists defend Gen Z right to protest as state warns on unrest
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 →

Tuesday 23 June

Activists proceed with June 25 protest despite government warning
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 →