Application deadline: May 5, 2024 (11:59 p.m.) Amnesty International Kenya invites interested volunteers to join our Protests Observation Project. Those who succeed will join a group of human rights observers who will attend assemblies, protests, or demonstrations to monitor, collect and document...

Amnesty International Kenya is deeply concerned that the current massive deployment of police officers at the Villa Police Station, Embakasi may be connected to another round of mass evictions of Mukuru kwa Njenga residents.

Benna Buluma was not killed by raging floods. The Mathare based leader was killed by the lack of dignified housing, urban planning and misgovernance. This and the recent release of the global state of human rights report must trigger us to rethink how to future proof Kenya, Africa, and the world.

The Kenya section of the report reveals systemic challenges and a range of violations across different domains. From issues of impunity within security sectors to threats against LGBTI rights and economic difficulties impacting healthcare access, the country grapples with multifaceted and urgent...

The world is reaping a harvest of terrifying consequences from escalating conflict and the near breakdown of international law, said Amnesty International as it launched its annual The State of the World’s Human Rights report today, delivering an assessment of human rights in 155 countries. Amnesty...

Nairobi, 24 April 2024: Amnesty International Kenya receives with shock and sadness the news that Benna “Mama Victor” Buluma and at least two members of her family have died in the flash floods being experienced in Nairobi. Mama Victor’s courageous spirit and unwavering dedication to seeking...

The 2023 Annual Missing Voices Report sheds light on the persisting issue of police impunity in Kenya, revealing both concerning trends and slight improvements in certain areas.

Wednesday, 24th April 2024. Today, the Missing Voices Coalition launches its 2023 Annual Report. This is the fourth report and a great milestone for the Coalition. The theme of the 2023 report is “End Police Impunity.” The launch coincides with another public statement made the by President of the...

By Irũngũ Houghton A rare national television interview with the Police Inspector General, a Tharaka Nithi County inquest and the re-opening of a Kisumu County based social justice centre reminds us that everything that happens in Kenya remains connected in one way or the other. Following a 15th...

The Amnesty International family salute the courage of human rights defenders in Kisumu County. We are thrilled to be able to support the re-opening of the Nyando Social Justice Centre this morning.

Chuka, 18 April 2024: Amnesty International Kenya joined the family and friends of Eugine Mureithi (17) at Chuka Magistrates Court for an inquest hearing investigating his death. Eugine died on 25 July 2023, following police operation at Kajiunduthi Secondary School, Tharaka Nithi County during the...

Join us for an empowering conversation on grassroots solutions to combat discrimination! 🗓️ Date: April 11th, 2024 🕰️ Time: 5:30 pm – 7 pm 📍 Where: @AmnestyKenya X handle Theme: Breaking Chains – Dismantling Socio-Economic Discrimination Let’s ignite conversations that matter!...