8 h. ago Rights Commission calls for urgent legal reform to protect intersex persons

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called on the government to fast-track the Intersex Persons Bill, 2024, and implement comprehensive legal, medical, and administrative reforms to address persistent human rights violations affecting intersex persons in Kenya. In its State of Human Rights Report (Dec 2024 – Dec […] The post Rights Commission calls for urgent legal reform to protect intersex persons appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago Kenya rights index risks downgrade as govt delays key reports

KNCHR urges Kenya to fast-track submission of overdue human rights reports under African Charter and CRPD, emphasizing accountability and protection of vulnerable groups.

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11 h. ago Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest

Kenya: Rights Defenders Demand Unconditional Release of Activists Arrested in Solidarity Protest  allAfrica.com

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11 h. ago Economic, social and cultural rights violations top reported abuses in 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Violations of Economic, Social, and Cultural (ECOSOC) rights accounted for the largest share of complaints received by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) over the past year, according to the State of Human Rights Report 2024–2025. The Commission documented 2,848 complaints, highlighting persistent gaps in the realization of […] The post Economic, social and cultural rights violations top reported abuses in 2025 appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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12 h. ago Rights defenders demand unconditional release of activists arrested in solidarity protest

Six Kenyan activists arrested outside Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi for solidarity protest demanding accountability over alleged human rights abuses.

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12 h. ago 6 activists arrested in Nairobi solidarity protest amid tension in Tanzania

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Police in Nairobi on Tuesday arrested six activists who staged a protest outside the Tanzanian High Commission in solidarity with Tanzanians accusing President Samia Suluhu’s administration of repression and human rights abuses. The group, led by activists Julius Kamau and Odhiambo Ojiro, was dispersed by officers in uniform and plain […] The post 6 activists arrested in Nairobi solidarity protest amid tension in Tanzania appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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15 h. ago 6 Kenyan activists arrested in Tanzanian Embassy in Nairobi – KHRC

6 Kenyan activists arrested in Tanzanian Embassy in Nairobi – KHRC  People Daily

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30 h. ago KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called on the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to immediately suspend the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process for the proposed Ikolomani Gold Mine by Shanta Gold following a violent public participation session on December 4. KHRC said the forum, intended as […] The post KHRC demands suspension of Ikolomani gold mine after violent Public forum appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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37 h. ago Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 — Realisation of the Bill of Rights requires joint commitment from all three arms of government and both levels of governance, the Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Senator Hillary Sigei, has said. Speaking when he officially opened the 2025 High Court Human Rights […] The post Sigei urges collective action to uphold human rights at 2025 High Court Summit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Kenya Protects Seed Sharing, Australia Expands Right to Repair, and SF Takes on Ultra

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Kenya Protects Seed Sharing, Australia Expands Right to Repair, and SF Takes on Ultra-Processed Foods  Food Tank

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3 d. ago Commonwealth places Tanzania on probation over rights violations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — The Commonwealth has issued its strongest rebuke to Tanzania in years, effectively placing the East African nation on probation and subjecting it to a series of mandatory political and human rights reforms. The move, announced Friday in the Concluding Statement of the 71st Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) meeting, marks […] The post Commonwealth places Tanzania on probation over rights violations appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Kenya accuses UK soldiers of human rights violations and sexual misconduct

Kenya accuses UK soldiers of human rights violations and sexual misconduct  Jurist.org

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5 d. ago Kenya Accuses British Troops of "Sexual Abuse" & Human Rights Violations | Firstpost Africa

Kenya Accuses British Troops of "Sexual Abuse" & Human Rights Violations | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

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6 d. ago British troops accused of human rights violations and sexual abuse in Kenya

British troops accused of human rights violations and sexual abuse in Kenya  The Guardian

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6 d. ago British troops accused of human rights violations, environmental destruction and sexual abuse in Kenya

British troops accused of human rights violations, environmental destruction and sexual abuse in Kenya  The Guardian

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6 d. ago Church leaders in Kenya and Zimbabwe unveil disability rights action plans

Church leaders in Kenya and Zimbabwe unveil disability rights action plans  World Council of Churches

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6 d. ago Kenya’s economic choices are hurting citizens, deepening inequality, KHRC reports warn

Kenya’s economic choices are hurting citizens, deepening inequality, KHRC reports warn  Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC)

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8 d. ago Land Rights at the Center: Kenya Directs Agribusiness Kakuzi to Return 3,200 Acres After Historic Abuses

Land Rights at the Center: Kenya Directs Agribusiness Kakuzi to Return 3,200 Acres After Historic Abuses  Human Rights Research Center

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1 week ago Kenya ruling secures smallholder farmers’ right to share traditional seeds

Kenya ruling secures smallholder farmers’ right to share traditional seeds  Bizcommunity

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1 week ago Government Block on Live Broadcasts Overturned by High Court Ruling

The High Court has struck down a government directive that sought to block live broadcasting of the June 25 demonstrations, ruling it unconstitutional and unlawful. Justice John Chigiti delivered the judgment on Thursday, quashing the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) order and barring any state agency from enforcing it. The Katiba Institute brought the case in collaboration with the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), following police raids on transmission sites of Citizen TV, NTV, and KTN that led to unlawful suspension of their free-to-air services. The CA had warned broadcasters that ignoring the directive could result in regulatory sanctions, including The post Government Block on Live Broadcasts Overturned by High Court Ruling appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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