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  • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY-OUTREACH COORDINATOR

    JOB TITLE: Outreach Coordinator LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya REPORTS TO: Movement Building Officer. POSTS THAT THIS JOB MANAGES: Circles of Conscience within their regions OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Movement Building Manager, Activism Communities JOB PURPOSE The Amnesty Outreach Coordinator is a volunteer who supports circles of conscience in designing, implementing, and monitoring the implementation of activities. The…

  • MISSING VOICES COORDINATOR

    JOB TITLE: Missing Voices Coordinator LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Amnesty International Kenya or their designate. POSTS THAT THIS JOB MANAGES: Consultants, short-term and part-time staff OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Directors, managers and staff from member organizations (technical team), deputy director and technical level state officers from the criminal justice system, funding partners, mass…

  • January 2025 Issue of the Amnesty Gazette

    ACT NOW JOIN THE MOVEMENT ACT NOW Kenya: Security services must respect fundamental rights during nationwide protests JOIN US Privacy First Campaign Are you concerned about safeguarding privacy and digital rights? Take action and become a Privacy First Campaigner. Apply before Friday, 14th February 2025, 2359 hrs (EAT)

  • Scarves don’t protect women

    New statistics released this week demonstrate violence remains a major threat to the safety and dignity of nearly 29 million Kenyan women and girls. Despite the creation of a large taskforce and the recent President’s Sh 100 million directive, the campaign against femicide needs a change of direction to effectively address this pressing national challenge.…

  • Privacy First Campaign

    Deadline: Friday, 14th February 2025 Time: 11:59 PM What You’ll GainAs a Privacy First campaigner, you will: NB: The Privacy First Campaign is completely voluntary—however, reasonable costs related to participation in physical meetings, meals, and refreshments will be covered. Modest internet costs will be reimbursed for virtual meetings Eligibility Requirements We are looking for passionate…

  • Grace Mulei wants SHA to work, don’t criminalise her

    Grace Njoki Mulei and the Social Health Insurance Fund are trending again. As the 61-year-old patient and whistleblower was arraigned in court yesterday, Kenyans chose to arraign our infant health insurance programme and the National Police Service in the court of public opinion. Before Grace Njoki Mulei boldly stormed the media conference of Health Cabinet…

  • STATEMENT ON THE ARREST OF PATIENT GRACE NJOKI MULEI WHILE SEEKING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR A KNEE SURGERY.

    Nairobi, 23 January 2024:  The Kenya Medical Association, Law Society of Kenya and the Police Reforms Working Group express deep concern over the recent arrest of Grace Njoki Mulei at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh while seeking medical assistance for a knee surgery. Grace Njoki Mulei, a 61-year-old patient, was one of the people who visited…

  • Public Pressure Led to Release of 4 Abductees, Now Let Police Account

    The release of four abductees made headlines, but Justice Ngaah Jairus’s ruling on ex-Police IG Japhet Koome’s culpability this Wednesday and next week’s “Baby Pendo” hearing could be pivotal for those seeking greater police accountability. Three weeks of sustained public pressure and public interest litigation to have the abductees released finally paid off. As public…

  • The tragic climax of enforced disappearances looms

    The last day of 2024 saw the national crisis over the enforced disappearances of young citizens unfold dramatically in three courts, watched by millions. As the second week ends with no sign of their release, what might be the climax of this Kenyan tragedy? Spoiler Alert. Highly respected former Tahidi High actor Xavier Nato (RIP)…