3 h. ago Unresolved human rights abuses risking regional stability, LSK warns

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 10 — The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called on East African Community (EAC) member states to recommit to regional human rights obligations, even as Kenya’s national human rights commission warns of delayed treaty reporting and a surge in socioeconomic rights violations fueling unrest across the country. In a statement marking […] The post Unresolved human rights abuses risking regional stability, LSK warns appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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67 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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68 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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68 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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1 week 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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3 w. ago Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Mauritius, Uganda, And Other African Countries Lead The Charge In Reinforcing Tanzania’s Tourism Resilience In 2025, Defying Security Risks And Regional Instabilities

Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Mauritius, Uganda, And Other African Countries Lead The Charge In Reinforcing Tanzania’s Tourism Resilience In 2025, Defying Security Risks And Regional Instabilities  Travel And Tour World

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4 w. ago Activist Bob Njagi Links Kenya, Tanzania to Coordinated Arrests in Uganda

Kenyan human rights activist Bob Njagi, who was detained for 38 days in Uganda, has accused the country’s Special Forces Command of arbitrary arrests and abuses, calling on regional governments to take urgent action to protect human rights. Njagi spoke to journalists on Wednesday about harsh detention conditions and what he called politically-motivated arrests, saying over 150 remain in custody without trial. “The son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is undertaking these crimes against humanity. They have been carried out at the Special Forces Command Centre in Kasese, which serves as a training ground for the presidential security team. They consider themselves next The post Activist Bob Njagi Links Kenya, Tanzania to Coordinated Arrests in Uganda appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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