JUNE 2025

World Press Freedom Day and the Media Council Annual Summit this week highlighted the resilience of Kenya’s fourth estate. The publication of a new media code of conduct is timely, given the regular criticism and the current challenges the industry faces.

In a time of mounting challenges to human rights, our collective resilience continues to shine through. This edition of the Amnesty Kenya Gazette is a testament to the power of activism, solidarity, and unwavering commitment to justice. From exposing human rights violations and holding power to account, to standing in solidarity with communities demanding change, we remain steadfast in our mission. We bring you stories of courage—of individuals and movements refusing to stay silent in the face of oppression. We honour those who have dedicated their lives to the fight for justice, even as we mourn the loss of a tireless champion in the education sector. As we turn these pages, let us remember: the struggle for dignity, freedom, and accountability is one we must continue—together, and without fear.

Nairobi, 23 May 2024: Amnesty International Kenya and ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa express deep concern with Clause 63 of the Finance Bill (2024), which seeks to exempt the Kenya Revenue Authority from the provisions of the Data Protection Act. We strongly urge the National Assembly to reject this proposed amendment of the Data Protection Act, informed by the several considerations below.

Thirteen years ago, a brutal assault thrust my family into a world not designed for persons with disabilities (PWDs). A transformative moment for both us and a beloved family member forced us to look for affordable and accessible assistive technologies frantically. With the world rapidly beginning to design and harness artificial intelligence for all areas of our professional and personal lives, it is critical we look at how emerging technologies can empower persons with disabilities or risk them creating even more exclusion and marginalization.

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.

06th February, 2023

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