18 h. ago U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks

The United States government has pointed out multiple human rights violations in Kenya in 2024, including reports of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and curbs on media freedoms. In its latest Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, the US Department of State accuses President William Ruto’s administration of several abuses in the “Gen Z” youth-led protests of June and July 2024, which erupted over proposed tax hikes. “Kenya experienced a deterioration in the human rights situation during the year,” the report says. “In response to nationwide protests in June and July, authorities reportedly committed numerous abuses, including unlawful killings, physical The post U.S. Report Links Ruto Govt to Unlawful Killings, Disappearances, and Journalist Attacks appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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32 h. ago US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The United States has accused Kenyan security forces of committing multiple extrajudicial killings during 2024, particularly in the wake of nationwide “Gen Z” demonstrations against proposed tax increases in June and July. In its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2024, the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human […] The post US report accuses Kenyan authorities of extrajudicial killings during 2024 protests appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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36 h. ago US report raises alarm over deterioration of human rights in Kenya

US report raises alarm over deterioration of human rights in Kenya  The Eastleigh Voice

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42 h. ago Ruto’s KNCHR Nominee Duncan Ojwang’ Withdraws Days Before Vetting

President William Ruto’s pick for Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), Duncan Oburu Ojwang’, has declined the appointment, just days after his nomination reached Parliament for vetting. In a formal letter to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Ojwang’ cited personal reasons and a potential conflict of interest for stepping down. His decision has forced the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee to suspend its scheduled vetting, with the appointing authority now tasked with finding a new nominee for the influential human rights watchdog. Addressing legislators on Tuesday, Speaker Wetang’ula confirmed he had received Ojwang’s withdrawal letter. He The post Ruto’s KNCHR Nominee Duncan Ojwang’ Withdraws Days Before Vetting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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60 h. ago KHRC protests ‘militarised’ Del Monte operations after twin murders

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has condemned what it terms the “militarisation” of security operations at Del Monte pineapple plantations. The rights agency expressed concern over the situation following the killing of two men in four days in incidents involving police and G4S guards contracted by the company. In […] The post KHRC protests ‘militarised’ Del Monte operations after twin murders appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Kenya Faces Human Rights Scrutiny Over Violent Crackdown on Protesters

Kenya Faces Human Rights Scrutiny Over Violent Crackdown on Protesters  DNE Africa

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7 d. ago President Ruto forms team to coordinate compensation of protest victims

The Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights Makau Mutua will be the principal coordinator of the exercise.

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8 d. ago Ruto Slams ‘Merchants of Doom’ Demanding Hustler Fund Shutdown

President William Ruto has dismissed calls by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) to disband the Hustler Fund, defending it as a successful initiative. Speaking during a Presidential Private Sector Roundtable in Nairobi, Ruto praised the fund’s impact since its launch in November 2022, emphasizing the significant amount of money disbursed over the past three years. “Our critics – the naysayers, the perpetual pessimists, the chorus that never sees anything working in Kenya would have you believe that the Hustler Fund is a total failure,” the President said. His remarks came in response to a recent KHRC report titled Failing The post Ruto Slams ‘Merchants of Doom’ Demanding Hustler Fund Shutdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago Ruto nominates Duncan Ojwang’ to chair Kenya Human Rights Commission

Ruto nominates Duncan Ojwang’ to chair Kenya Human Rights Commission  The Eastleigh Voice

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9 d. ago ‘Who Defends the 9M Hustlers?’ Govt Rebukes KHRC’s Call to Scrap Hustler Fund

The Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development has rejected a report by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) that calls for the scrapping of the Hustler Fund. In a statement issued on Monday, August 4, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya dismissed the report as misleading, lacking professionalism, and driven by political bias. “Our attention has been drawn to a report widely published by the Kenya Human Rights Commission claiming the failure of the Hustler Fund, drawing conclusions that are politically veiled. The title of the report explicitly betrays the whole purpose of the study,” the statement read. Oparanya defended the fund’s The post ‘Who Defends the 9M Hustlers?’ Govt Rebukes KHRC’s Call to Scrap Hustler Fund appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Hustler Fund riddled with flaws, says Kenya Human Rights Commission

Hustler Fund riddled with flaws, says Kenya Human Rights Commission  Daily Nation

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2 w. ago Kenya joins 51 countries worldwide with worsening conditions for civic freedoms and human rights

Kenya joins 51 countries worldwide with worsening conditions for civic freedoms and human rights  Business Insider Africa

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3 w. ago #FreeBonifaceMwangi Trends as Activist Faces Controversial Terror

Outspoken human rights activist Boniface Mwangi is facing serious allegations of “facilitating terrorist acts” during last month’s nationwide anti-government protests. The claims emerged on Sunday, after police arrested Mwangi at his home in Lukenya, Machakos County. The arrest follows the June 25 protests against President William Ruto’s administration that escalated into violence and left at least 19 people dead. The protests took place as the nation was commemorating the one-year mark of a similar protest last year that was to commemorate victims of police brutality. Detectives who arrested Mwangi reportedly seized two mobile phones, a laptop, and several notebooks. He The post #FreeBonifaceMwangi Trends as Activist Faces Controversial Terror-Related Charges appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago Kenya: Call to end any form of harassment against the human rights defender and whistle blower Nelson Amenya

Kenya: Call to end any form of harassment against the human rights defender and whistle blower Nelson Amenya  World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT

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last month Reform group demands end to use of live ammunition in neighbourhoods

The group condemned the government’s heavy-handed response to the July 7 Saba Saba demonstrations, accusing security forces of widespread human rights violations, unlawful killings, and systemic impunity.

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