Mathias Kinyoda, Author at Amnesty Kenya

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL KENYA CONDEMNS STATE-SPONSORED TERROR AND MEDIA ASSAULTS IN THE OL KALOU BY-ELECTION

NAIROBI, 19 JULY 2026: Amnesty International Kenya strongly condemns the state-sponsored terror, voter suppression, and egregious human rights violations witnessed during the Ol Kalou constituency by-election on 16 July 2026. The deployment of armed, masked gunmen in unmarked vehicles to disrupt democratic processes marks a dangerous regression in Kenya’s constitutional journey. Just seven days ago,…

July 19, 2026

Research

Technology and Human Rights

TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN RIGHTS QUARTERLY DIGEST – Q2 2026

Stay Informed. Stay Engaged. The Human Rights Digest is Amnesty International Kenya’s regular roundup of the latest human rights developments, analysis, campaigns, and actions from Kenya and beyond. Each edition brings together key stories, emerging trends, research highlights, campaign updates, and opportunities for action, helping you stay informed about the issues shaping human rights and…

July 16, 2026

Press statements

Freedom of Association, Human Rights Defenders and Activists

GRAVE CONCERNS OVER CONTINUED INTIMIDATION, HARASSMENT,AND ATTACKS AGAINST THE CIVIC SPACE IN KENYA

Nairobi, Kenya | 13 July 2026: We, the undersigned civil society organizations, human rights defenders, citizens, grass roots movements, and champions of accountability, strongly condemn the escalating, coordinated, and lawless campaign of intimidation leveled against The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA), its Executive Director, the entire team, and other Okoa Uchumi Campaign members. Increasingly, we…

July 13, 2026

Press statements

Justice Systems

AUTHORITIES MUST INVESTIGATE ELECTION OFFENCES AND SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF THE OL KALOU BY-ELECTION

NAIROBI, 12 JULY 2026: Amnesty International Kenya calls on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to urgently investigate and prosecute election offenses undermining the integrity of the Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for 16 July 2026. Kenya’s Election Offenses…

July 12, 2026

Our Views

Children

ST GEORGE’S IS A TEST OF KENYA’S COMMITMENT TO CHILDREN’S RIGHTS

The 29th June 2026 Daily Nation headline understates the seriousness of what Kenyans have been told happened to students at St George’s Girls Senior School. The allegations reported by students describe conduct that, if confirmed, goes far beyond an “inappropriate body search.” They describe conduct that amounts to sexual assault and serious violations of children’s…

July 6, 2026

Press statements

Censorship and Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Association, Police Brutality

JOINT STATEMENT: POLICE ROADBLOCKS, UNLAWFUL ARRESTS, AND DISRUPTION OF PEACEFUL GEN Z MEMORIAL PROTESTS VIOLATE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, 25 June 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya — The Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG) condemns in the strongest terms the widespread violations of constitutional rights witnessed during the Gen Z memorial protests held across Kenya on 25 June 2026. On 24 June, Cabinet Secretary for Interior Kipchumba Murkomen assured Kenyans that peaceful…

June 25, 2026

Press statements

Freedom of Association

ARREST OF BOB NJAGI IS AN ATTACK ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY.

NAIROBI, 24 JUNE 2026: Amnesty International Kenya strongly condemns the arrest of activist Bob Njagi in Kajiado County over allegations that he was mobilising support for the peaceful memorial processions scheduled for Thursday, 25 June 2026, in Kitengela Town. According to media reports, Kajiado County Police Commander Alex Shikondi confirmed that the arrest followed circulation…

June 24, 2026

Press statements

Freedom of Association

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY TO THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE AHEAD OF PLANNED 25 JUNE 2026 GEN Z MEMORIAL PROCESSIONS

NAIROBI, 24 JUNE 2026: The Law Society of Kenya and Police Reforms Working Group note the planned nationwide memorial processions scheduled for Thursday, 25 June 2026, organised largely by Gen Z activists and citizens to commemorate those who lost their lives during the June 2024 protests. These memorial processions, widely framed in public discourse as…

June 24, 2026

Press statements

Justice Systems

KNCHR REPARATIONS FRAMEWORK MARKS PROGRESS, BUT JUSTICE DEMANDS FULL IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NAIROBI, 18 JUNE 2026: Amnesty International Kenya welcomes the publication of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) Framework for Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations, including those arising from demonstrations and public protests. This framework is a significant milestone in Kenya’s ongoing pursuit of truth, justice, accountability, and reparations.…

June 18, 2026

Press statements

Freedom of Association

COMPLIANCE WITH COURT ORDERS MUST BE MATCHED BY ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PROTESTER KILLINGS

STATEMENT NAIROBI, 16 JUNE 2026: Amnesty International welcomes the announcement by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, that the Government of Kenya has suspended the construction of the proposed US government-funded Ebola Quarantine Facility in Nanyuki, Kenya, in compliance with the court order issued pending the determination of the case. Respect for court orders…

June 16, 2026

Our Views

Justice Systems

PETITION CHALLENGING THE CRIMINALISATION OF CONSENSUAL ADOLESCENT RELATIONSHIPS

Overview A landmark constitutional petition challenged the application of Kenya’s Sexual Offenses Act to consensual, non-coercive relationships between adolescents. The case was brought by three young people directly affected by criminal prosecutions and the Network for Adolescent and Youth of Africa (NAYA), a youth and child rights organisation. The Issue Sections 8, 9, 11 and…

June 15, 2026

Our Views

Environmental Rights

DESIST, DE-ESCALATE AND DIALOGUE TO PROTECT NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK

The violent disruption of a public procession and arrest of nine environmentalists, including a former Chief Justice, on 8 June elevated the proposed development in Nairobi National Park to international public attention. As the matter heads to court later this month, what is at stake, and what would a win–win outcome look like? Convened by…

June 15, 2026

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