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  • NAIROBI ANARCHY ECHOES PAST INSTABILITY AND MUST BE STOPPED

    Tuesday’s street anarchy in Nairobi had me scrambling for dusty copies of the Commission on Inquiry, Ransley and Kriegler reports on 2007/2008 Post Election Violence. Within 72 hours, key figures accused of coordinating the mayhem had criticised the violence, some instigators had apologised, and several national and international voices had condemned the six hours of carnage. What happened to rapidly de-escalate the situation?

  • MISSING VOICES ANNUAL REPORT 2024: BRUTAL POLICING

    In 2024, Kenya faced a disturbing resurgence of state-led violence, with enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings reaching alarming levels. As captured in the Missing Voices Annual Report 2024, the crackdown on peaceful protests—particularly those led by Gen Z and Millennial activists against the Finance Bill—revealed a government increasingly willing to silence dissent through unlawful force. This report, compiled by a coalition of leading human rights organizations, provides verified data, survivor testimonies, and expert insights into these grave human rights violations. It serves as both a record of injustice and a call to action—for accountability, reform, and justice for all those affected.

  • Joint Statement on the Disappointment in Delayed Justice for Baby Samantha Pendo and 60 Others

    Nairobi, 5 November 2024: Amnesty International Kenya, Utu Wetu Trust and the International Justice Mission express disappointment with today’s representation by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution in the case of baby Samantha Pendo and 60 others whose rights were grossly violated by 12 senior police officers in 2017. Prosecutor Vincent Monda’s application once again, to defer plea-taking due to the absence of a suspect, further delays justice. We welcome the court’s assurance that plea-taking will take place alongside the appearance of Police Inspector General to explain why 12th accused officer Mohamed Baa has not been arrested, on 15 January 2025. 

  • Statement on the Deferral of Plea Taking in Baby Pendo Case

    We express disappointment once again with today’s representation by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution in the case of baby Samantha Pendo + 60 persons whose rights were grossly violated by 12 senior police officers in 2017. Prosecutor Vincent Monda’s application once again, to defer plea-taking due to the absence of a suspect, further delays justice. We welcome court’s assurance that plea-taking will take place alongside the appearance of Police Inspector General to explain why 12th accused officer Mohamed Baa has not been arrested, on 15 January 2025.

  • Orders from above” is gangrene to Kenya

    “Orders from above” have just replaced “Forwarded as received” as the three most dangerous words in the English language. Recent events have left me reflecting on the growing danger for state officers in important constitutional offices and our democracy.  

  • Police Reforms Needed to Earn Kenyan’s Confidence

    A day before President Ruto launched new terms and conditions for the police, prisons and national youth service on Wednesday this week, Police officers chose to riot and rampage uninvited through the Multi-Media University of Kenya. If the last three months were not enough of a poisoned cup for Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja, who assumed office on Thursday, his new appointment could just tarnish four decades of his career if he is not careful.