One of Uyoma’s most nationally famous daughters is being buried today. Her life and legacy remind us that only those who have yet to cause a victory for humanity should fear death. Roseline “Adhis” Odede died on 3 January 2024 from a short fearless battle with cancer. Her last public statement as Chairperson of the…
The last day of 2024 saw the national crisis over the enforced disappearances of young citizens unfold dramatically in three courts, watched by millions. As the second week ends with no sign of their release, what might be the climax of this Kenyan tragedy? Spoiler Alert. Highly respected former Tahidi High actor Xavier Nato (RIP)…
Nairobi, 4 January 2024: The Amnesty family of members, staff, and the board receive the news of Roseline Odede’s demise yesterday with profound sadness. Roseline was a dedicated and capable advocate for human rights and constitutionalism. Since her appointment to chair the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights in 2022, she has been a steadfast…
Nairobi, 17 December 2024: The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya), Amnesty International Kenya, The Law Society of Kenya, and the Independent Medico-Legal Unit acknowledge the transfer of key commanding officers following the conclusion of the Internal Affairs Unit’s investigation into the unlawful and disproportionate use of force during the 10…
Five days before International Human Rights Day, Amnesty International released its report documenting the many crimes that have taken place against Palestinians in Gaza. While the charge of “genocide” has been on the lips of millions of protesters and observers worldwide for months, the report provides empirical and irrefutable evidence that a genocide has taken…
On 16 December 2024, Lawyers from the Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya), AmnestyInternational Kenya, The Law Society of Kenya, the Independent Medico-Legal Unit and the Kenya National Commission onHuman Rights were in court today to release five persons including Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director IrunguHoughton charged with “Unlawful Assembly”. On…
Kamiti Maximum Prison is not an obvious venue for a university graduation. This week, 29 current and former death row prisoners and prison warders graduated together with law degrees from the University of London. While only a small gathering of their families, policymakers and human rights defenders were present, the moment has national significance for…
After the Foreign Affairs Secretary’s recent comments, I interrupted myself from calling Governor Waiguru to request special protection as I travelled to Kirinyaga county this week. The Kenya Government’s response to the kidnapping, cross border transportation and arraignment of Dr. Kizza Besigye, remains unsatisfactory. What does this incident, the latest in a pattern of recent…
Adopt Fundamental Police Reforms, Reparations · Kenyan authorities have failed to ensure justice for the killing of at least 31 people and other abuses by the police during protests throughout the country from March to July 2023. · Over a year later, investigations have not been finalized and not a single police officer or government…
Tekeleza Marekebisho ya Kimsingi na Sera Muhimu za Polisi, Fidia · Mamlaka za Kenya zimeshindwa kuhakikisha haki inatendeka kwa mauaji ya watu wasiopungua 31 na ukatili mwingine uliofanywa na polisi wakati wa maandamano kote nchini kuanzia Machi hadi Julai 2023. · Zaidi ya mwaka mmoja baadaye, uchunguzi haujakamilika wala hakuna afisa hata mmoja wa polisi…
This year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign seems set to take on greater significance. With the substantial spike in femicide cases, it is time for new agencies and actors to join the faithful feminists who raise awareness and demand that men stop killing women each year. Femicide is very different from homicide. Femicide…
Despite a decade of disinformation and double speak, I remain committed to the power of data and evidence-based arguments. In this spirit, I welcomed the presence of the Police Inspector General before Parliament this week to submit statistics on abductions and missing persons. Delving deeper, what does it tell us about the recent abductions of…