A report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres documents cases recorded between May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026 involving human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers, trade unionists and victims of human rights violations and abuses
By Chrispho OwuorByabagamba consistently rejected the accusations during the court proceedings. He maintained that the claims brought against him had been made up.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmnesty Executive Director George Morara said the organisation was concerned about reported attacks on journalists, disruption of media broadcasts, destruction of property, road blockades and intimidation linked to political activities.
By Samuel OtienoIn a statement on his social media pages, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka linked the arrest to a crackdown on free speech, while noting that he does not support incitement.
By Samuel OtienoAccording to Türk, the developments under President Yoweri Museveni's administration have left many Ugandans living in fear as restrictions on fundamental freedoms continue to grow.
By Bradley BosireAccording to Maraga, the latest incidents of violence witnessed in different parts of the country should concern every Kenyan, warning that they reflect a worrying trend.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the notice of appeal, the three institutions, listed as the 5th, 6th and 7th respondents in the case, have informed the Court of Appeal that they are dissatisfied with both the judgment and the decree issued by the High Court.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the DCI, the suspect is accused of operating an X account that allegedly published sensitive information concerning the movements of protected persons. She remains in police custody as detectives continue with investigations ahead of her arraignment
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on Monday, KEG said the reported deployment of military force against a media organisation represented a serious threat to freedom of expression and the rule of law, warning that such actions could undermine democratic governance and public access to independent information.
By David AbonyoCCTV footage showed the attackers arriving in waves, first on motorcycles and later on foot, disrupting the meeting and reportedly robbing some participants
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the agency, the arrest followed investigations into viral online content considered “highly inciteful and a serious threat to public cohesion and national stability”.
By David AbonyoThe NCIC condemned an attack on gospel singer Rachel Wandeto in Kasarani, Nairobi, where she died after being set on fire with petrol. The Commission links the assault to threats against political expression and urges prosecution.
By Chrispho OwuorLooking back, Mutua described parts of the experience as extremely difficult, saying at times it was “terrible”.
By Chrispho OwuorLaw Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama says remarks by Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan on coordinated regional action raise constitutional and rule-of-law concerns, arguing peaceful civic expression must remain protected in Kenya and the region.
By Chrispho OwuorThe National Cohesion and Integration Commission condemned alleged hate speech by Garissa politician Bare Sahara Ahmed and confirmed his arrest, saying freedom of expression does not extend to incitement or divisive remarks. The case is under legal review.
By David AbonyoThe case now places the Supreme Court at the centre of a defining constitutional question on how far the State can go in regulating online content while protecting digital rights and freedom of expression.
By David Abonyo