NAIROBI, 7 OCTOBER 2026: Amnesty International Kenya acknowledges the Government of Kenya’s confirmation of the country’s first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and the death of the patient in Nairobi. We extend heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
As a student and a young person concerned about violence among young people, I am deeply concerned by allegations that a female student was assaulted by another female student in a club washroom. Violence, intimidation, and humiliation have no place in our society whether on campus, online, or in social spaces frequented by young people. While the incident is reported to have happened outside university grounds, it raises important questions about how we relate to one another and the need to promote respect, dignity, and peaceful coexistence among students and young people. Regardless of disagreements or personal differences, no student should resort to violence, intimidation, or harassment. Students should be able to learn, socialize, and participate in public life without fear of violence, humiliation, or retaliation. Whether interactions take place on campus, online, or in social settings, every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The Constitution of Kenya protects every person’s dignity and provides protection against violence and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. The Constitution of Kenya protects the inherent dignity of every person and guarantees every person freedom and security, including protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Article 28 protects dignity, while Article 29 protects the freedom and security of the person, including protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. As young people, we have a responsibility to reject a culture where violence is normalised as a way of settling disagreements. Violence, intimidation and humiliation should never be accepted as legitimate ways of resolving disagreements. I therefore call upon students across our universities to SAY NO TO BULLYING, SAY NO TO VIOLENCE, AND SPEAK UP AGAINST ABUSE. When we witness bullying or violence, we should not celebrate it, encourage it, or remain silent. This also means resisting online harassment, doxxing, public shaming, or the circulation of unverified allegations about those involved. We should support those affected, encourage safe reporting, and avoid celebrating, encouraging or sharing content that humiliates or targets individuals. At the same time, allegations must be investigated fairly and impartially. The person accused is entitled to due process and should not be treated as guilty before the facts are established. Upholding the rights of survivors and complainants must go hand in hand with respecting the rights of those accused. As young Kenyans, let us choose dialogue over violence, respect over humiliation, and solidarity over silence. Every person has the right to live free from violence, intimidation, and abuse, with their dignity and fundamental rights respected. Protecting these rights requires rejecting violence in all its forms while ensuring that every allegation is addressed fairly, impartially, and with respect for the rights of everyone involved. Let us stand together against bullying and violence. Every student deserves to learn in an environment where their dignity, safety, and rights are respected.
This month, Kenyans learnt from technology company Anthropic that unidentified actors had been using artificial intelligence to create the appearance of grassroots political support ahead of the 2027 election. In its September 2026 misuse report, Anthropic says a pro-government operator used its Claude models to prepare fake grassroots social media posts ahead of the country’s 2027 general election. The actor generated batches of exactly 50 tweets at a time and explicitly instructed the model to make the posts look like organic commentary and not a coordinated campaign.
Nairobi, 29 September 2026: Today, we stood in court in solidarity with the families of Jamal Mohamed and Dahir Kheir as they continue their long pursuit of truth, justice and accountability. We had expected the final prosecution witness to take the stand, but the matter has now been adjourned to 26 November 2026 for mention.
Kenya’s non-profit organisations handle some of the country’s most sensitive personal information, including beneficiary records, health data, case files, and donor details, often without a clear path to legal compliance. This manual provides non-profit organisations in Kenya with a practical framework to bridge the gap between legal theory under the Data Protection Act, 2019 and real-world application. Developed out of a recognition that data protection is directly tied to the dignity, safety, autonomy, and trust of the communities served, this publication translates complex privacy laws into operational steps for non-profit staff.
As Kenya’s media and information landscape becomes increasingly digital, the intersection between data protection, media practice, and elections is becoming more important than ever. Journalists, media houses, regulators, civil society organizations, and digital platforms all play a critical role in shaping electoral discourse and safeguarding democratic participation.
A true story is told of teachers at a primary school in Kilifi County who noticed something strange about one of their pupils. Whenever the girl began showing signs of pregnancy, she would stop coming to school. Weeks later, she would return, and the pregnancy would no longer be visible. Her grades suffered, her attendance was erratic, and, as happens far too often, adults failed to ask the right questions, with suspicion falling on the child for sleeping around. Only after one concerned teacher decided to probe deeper did the truth emerge. The girl was being sexually abused by her own father. Each time she became pregnant as a result of the abuse, he forced her to terminate the pregnancy. Eventually, the father was prosecuted.
This comparison with Haiti is not a prediction that Kenya will follow the same path. Kenya has its own history, institutions and political realities. But Haiti offers a sobering lesson about the consequences of institutionalising political violence.
We invite feminist leaders and civic participants to join a series of closed-door, guided dialogues exploring the complexities of power, governance, and historical impact. Over the course of seven sessions, we will critically analyze the strategies of iconic leadership figures and discuss their implications for Kenya’s political future.
There has been simmering tension among foreign nationals living and operating small businesses in Kenya following a Presidential directive on 2 September 2026, ordering foreign nationals operating small businesses, particularly hawking and small retail shops, to close their operations from 7 September 2026. The announcement has raised serious questions about the rights of thousands of foreigners who are legitimately in the country and have lived here for years.
Nairobi, 10th September 2026: The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) expresses grave concern following the onset of enforcement actions and reported harassment of non-nationals linked to the executive directive issued by His Excellency President William Ruto on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The order, which directed law enforcement and local authorities to shut down small-scale retail and hawking operations run by foreign nationals effective Monday, September 7, 2026, has already triggered confusion, arbitrary targeted operations, and xenophobic friction on the ground.
It is a movement publication that amplifies stories of civic action, community leadership, youth activism, and human rights advocacy from across Kenya. It celebrates the power of ordinary people creating extraordinary change, highlighting how individuals and communities are driving progress in their schools, campuses, neighborhoods, and counties. Through inspiring stories, lived experiences, and grassroots initiatives, the magazine showcases the collective impact of people working together to advance dignity, equality, justice, and human rights for all.