Kenyan schools reopened on 13th May 2024 following a two-week postponement due to devastating floods that rocked the country. As flood waters recede and children report back to school, we must not only focus on reconstructing physical facilities but also rebuild the shattered lives of the children...

As organisations that are deeply engaged with communities residing in Nairobi’s most vulnerable settlements, we express grave concern about the repercussions of the government’s ongoing evictions in informal settlements along the river corridors in Nairobi. These evictions only...

State of the civil society in Kenya in 2024 Widely recognized as one of the most vibrant civil society sectors in the Eastern Africa region, Kenya has upwards of 50,000 NGOs, foundations, trusts, occupation-based associations, and organisations working at national, county and community levels. Four...

Would you live your life differently if your life’s purpose was designed around a multi-generational problem or goal? This was the central question for over 2,000 civic leaders who attended the United Nations Civil Society Conference that closed yesterday. The world recoils from several major...

The scientists told us to prepare for heavy rainfall and flash floods. The elders tell us this is the worst flood since 1961. A presidential advisor advises us that Kenya Kwanza is not our agony aunt, so stop whining. Those who have survived death by drowning rage against the government that has...

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 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.

By Irũngũ Houghton The first of the bodies who perished in Kenya’s most heinous mass crime were released to their families this week. As millions renew their conviction over this Easter, Passover, and Ramadhan season, can we extend our love for the affected families and take steps to prevent the...

By Amy Ochiel In response to Kenya’s economic challenges, the Government has initiated a series of tax measures to rejuvenate the nation’s financial health and drive economic growth. One such proposal, drawing intense scrutiny, is imposing taxes on extracurricular activities within schools. While...

The right to health is the entitlement to access health services. This right is integral to all other human rights. To realize this right, Kenya has put in place laws, policies, practices, procedures, and schemes to recognise this right, and the National Hospital Insurance Fund came to be. The...

By Benta Moige, Zaina Kombo, and Lavendar Namdiero  National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has come a long way since its inception in 1966. Over the years, it has grown to become the main provider of health insurance in Kenya. In 2023, NHIF is at the centre of an important policy debate as...