Nairobi, 22 May 2025: The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) has this morning learnt that Mr. Boniface Mwangi, a renowned human rights defender, was dumped on the Kenya-Tanzania Border. Whereas we are relieved that Mr. Mwangi has been found alive, he has visible signs of torture. We therefore strongly condemn his unlawful arrest, detention, and torture by Tanzanian law enforcement. We express deep concern for the fate of Ugandan Human Rights Defender Agather Atuhaire, who was last seen on Monday in the custody of the Tanzanian authorities. Agather was arrested with Boniface Mwangi and has yet to be released or produced in a court of law.

Convened to demand the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye and all Ugandans unlawfully detained for holding a political conscience, Monday’s protests in Nairobi were extraordinary. Rather than faced with the menu of gas, assault, and arrest, the National Police Service facilitated protesters to peacefully petition National Assembly and the High Commission of Uganda. Are we seeing a change in protest policing?

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Nairobi, 20 February 2025: Our organisations wish to inform the public, media, and all supporters that the planned protest against the continued detention of Dr Kizza Besigye and others illegally detained in Uganda has been rescheduled. In accordance with the law, notices were served with the OCS this morning.

18 days have passed since the Supreme Court of Uganda ruled on 31 January 2025 that the trial of civilians before military courts in criminal cases is unconstitutional and that any such cases must be transferred to ordinary courts. Despite the Supreme Court decision and legal applications for the release of Kizza Besigye, Hajj Obeid Lutale, lawyer Eron Kiiza and others, Ugandan authorities have disregarded court orders and continue to arbitrarily deprive them of their liberty. Kizza Besigye’s health has seriously deteriorated after nearly a week on hunger strike to protest his detention.

Nairobi, 25 December 2024: The Police Reforms Working Group strongly condemns the recent abduction of social media users Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti and Bernard Kavuli. We note the reported arrest and detention of Gabriel Supeet at the Ntulele Police Station and public anxiety as to the whereabouts of Naomi a.k.a @Jaber_totoo.

Nairobi, 28 August, The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) is deeply concerned by the continued practice of enforced disappearances and arbitrary arrests, despite President Ruto’s promise to end this practice.  We urgently call upon President William Ruto to fulfil his legal obligation to uphold and protect the Constitution and end the harrowing practice of enforced disappearances and arbitrary arrests.

Nairobi, 25 June 2024: Despite the assurance by the Government that the right to assembly would be protected and facilitated, today’s protests have spiralled into violence. Human rights observers and medical officers have reported several incidents of human rights violations.

Nairobi, 25th June 2024. The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) unequivocally condemns the recent wave of abductions of citizens suspected of involvement in the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests. These 12 abductions, which occurred over the last five days and intensified last night, are a gross violation of human rights and amount to arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearance as prohibited under Article 29 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Happy Madaraka Day, all. First celebrated on 1 June 1963, the date Kenyans took back internal self-rule from British colonialism, the day finds its most significance in 2024 by asking how truly free we are all.

We are celebrating three impactful years of RIGHTS Click, Amnesty International Kenya’s pioneering program dedicated to advancing digital rights for young people. Through this initiative, we have empowered young advocates to navigate and influence the digital landscape, equipping them with the skills to combat challenges like online harassment, digital rights violations, and misinformation. As we mark this milestone, we honor the resilience, achievements, and growth of young people who are shaping a digital space that respects human rights and dignity.