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.
NAIROBI, 10TH AUGUST 2026: Odipo Dev and Amnesty International Kenya (AIK) have released a report documenting a sharp rise in protests across Kenya, continued use of live ammunition and the high number of arrests and injuries during protests, signaling a deepening human rights and governance crisis. The Kenya Freedom Index documented 1,292 protest events across the country between January 2025 and June 2026. Of these, 839 occurred in 2025, while 453 were recorded in only the first six months of 2026. This represents a 29% increase in protests during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
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.
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.
Listening to the State House speeches and reading the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Reparations Framework, I agree with transitional justice expert Tina Alai’s observation. While the moment is significant, it is not yet historic. What clarity does the Framework offer victims and a nation traumatised by state violence and what must the State do next?
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.
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.
As the primary accountability season nears, politicians suddenly pick our calls and patterns sharpen. How do last week’s Senate exchange, a youth poll, and this week’s by‑election connect and why do all parties in power need to pay attention?
If there is one thread that runs through the first quarter of 2026, it is that accountability is no longer a distant promise. It is being demanded, delivered, and defended.
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This week’s vicious public attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, captured on CCTV and carried out in a busy commercial space, shatters any lingering illusion that Kenya’s next General Election will be calm, rules‑based, or insulated from violence. Now that we have another example of political violence, what would a responsible security management strategy look like?