The organisation said any emergency measures introduced in response to the case must be “lawful, necessary, proportionate, time-bound, and non-discriminatory”, citing lessons Kenya and other countries learned during the Covid-19 pandemic.
By David AbonyoSpeaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Amnesty Kenya Director said the country should focus on verifiable electoral data as preparations for the 2027 election continue, including the number of registered voters, youth participation and the expansion of diaspora voting
By Chrispho OwuorAmnesty executive director George Morara said the 2010 Constitution had reshaped the balance between citizens and the State by expanding protection of human rights, strengthening checks on those in power and creating greater opportunities for public involvement in governance.
By Bradley BosireThe report by Odipo Dev and Amnesty International Kenya also records 2,128 arrests during the six-year period, painting a picture of demonstrations that have had serious consequences for both participants and people who were simply caught in the middle.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe index recorded 1,292 protest events across the country between January 2025 and June 2026. Of these, 839 occurred during the whole of 2025, while 453 were recorded in the first six months of this year alone.
By Bradley BosireFriends of Nairobi National Park said they are preparing to use all legal and civic options to block the project, insisting the proposal risks weakening the ecological balance of the 117-square-kilometre park located near Nairobi’s central business district.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMorara will officially assume office on June 2, 2026, following what the organisation described as an open and competitive recruitment process that began in February.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the data, Nairobi recorded 82 teargas incidents from 284 protests, the highest in the country. Mombasa and Kisumu each registered 14 incidents, despite having fewer protests at 44 and 36 respectively.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWomen’s rights organisations in Kenya have issued a 40-day ultimatum to the government to declare gender-based violence and femicide a national crisis, citing weekly femicide reports and urging enforcement of existing laws and specialist response.
By Chrispho OwuorThe National Gender and Equality Commission says Kenya’s 2024 protest and campaign period worsened inequalities for women, youth and persons with disabilities. It raised risks linked to high cost of living, GBV, unemployment and taxation on sanitary towels during talks in Kisumu.
By Chrispho OwuorCivic groups expressed outrage over what they described as the ongoing tragedy in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
By Rose AchiengKabando also criticised the treatment of grieving families who were commemorating victims of previous protests, saying they were denied dignity and compassion by being blocked throughout the day.
By Brenda SockyAmnesty further warns that unless urgent reforms are implemented within the National Police Service, the country risks normalizing impunity.
By Brenda SockyAmnesty voiced serious worries about the events leading to Ojwang’s death, which happened only hours after police arrested him in Homa Bay County and transferred him to Nairobi for custody.
By Brenda SockyIn a statement issued on Tuesday, Amnesty said Njeri was arrested ahead of the Madaraka Day weekend, denied legal representation, and forced to hand over her electronic devices and passwords.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Ambassador said the Kenya-Saudi Bilateral Labour Agreement ensures protection and fairness for workers, based on internationally accepted labour standards.
By Maureen KinyanjuiExecutive Director Irungu Houghton took to social media to encourage Kenyans to watch the documentary.
By Maureen Kinyanjui