The 2024 Annual Report, Still Here, captures a year of resilience, activism, and unwavering commitment to human rights in Kenya. It highlights key human rights violations, the organization’s interventions, and the collective impact of Amnesty Kenya and its partners in advocating for justice and accountability.
Key Themes and Highlights
Courage and Resistance
- Amnesty Kenya stood with protestors, human rights defenders, and victims of state overreach, reaffirming its commitment to protecting civil liberties.
- The Gen Z-led protests against the Finance Bill 2024 were a defining moment, with 63 protest-related deaths, 83 abductions, and 2,000 arbitrary arrests. Amnesty documented these violations and pushed for accountability.
Campaigns and Advocacy Wins
- Successfully advocated for the withdrawal of contentious clauses in the Finance Bill 2024.
- Played a pivotal role in the establishment of a KES 100 million anti-GBV fund following national protests against femicide.
- Exposed the forced deportation of four Turkish refugees, leading to an official government admission.
Movement Growth
- Amnesty Kenya’s grassroots network expanded significantly, reaching 1,626 members across 110 Circles of Conscience (CoCs) in 35 counties.
- New university and community chapters were established, demonstrating a growing national movement for justice.
Technology and Digital Rights
- Led campaigns against government overreach on digital privacy, particularly opposing Finance Bill 2024’s data privacy violations.
- Mobilized young activists through the CTRL+Speak magazine and the Rights Click Alliance, advocating for safer digital spaces.
Legal and Justice Milestones
- Supported families in landmark court cases, securing convictions in the Elizabeth Ekaru femicide case and the 2018 Monica Kimani murder.
- Continued to push for justice in police brutality cases, including those of Yassin Moyo, Baby Pendo, and the victims of the 2024 protests.
Key Investigations and Reports
- Released a report on police brutality during the June 25 protests, providing critical evidence for future accountability efforts.
- Published findings on discrimination, extrajudicial killings, and gender-based violence, reinforcing advocacy for systemic reforms.
Financial Overview
- Total funding in 2024 stood at KES 215,892,734, with contributions from Amnesty International, the Hewlett Foundation, and other partners.
Looking Ahead to 2025
Amnesty Kenya reaffirms its commitment to human rights by:
- Continuing to demand justice for victims of state violence and discrimination.
- Strengthening digital rights advocacy and civic space protections.
- Expanding grassroots activism and public engagement.
Conclusion
The 2024 Annual Report Still Here is a testament to Amnesty Kenya’s resilience and its role in shaping Kenya’s human rights landscape. The struggle continues, but so does the movement for justice, dignity, and freedom.