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Pheroze's legacy lives on in the courage of the Butere girls
History judges harshly those who try to crush the freedom of expression in children. The scenes from Butere High School this week were appalling. The poet in Pheroze Nowrejee, who died recently, would have been incensed. I also suspect, he would also have been deeply proud of the girls’ principled stand.
10 hours ago3 min read


Stopping mass evictions takes courage
Recent court rulings in favor of Kibos and Mukuru kwa Njenga victims of 2021 mass evictions inspire us not to tire pushing for justice.
Apr 63 min read


Executing Nduta will not stop drug trafficking
Kenyans rallied against the death penalty and for convicted drug smuggler Margaret Nduta Macharia's life to be spared in Vietnam.
Mar 303 min read


Youth, Protest and Power: Emerging Global Narratives in Human Rights Advocacy
What can we learn from the 2024 youth led mass protests that significantly challenged state legitimacy in Bangladesh, Nigeria and Kenya?
Mar 2611 min read


From a justice perspective, was the Dutch Royal Couple's visit worth it?
Dutch royal couple Kenya visit provided another opportunity to alert the international community that justice remains unaddressed
Mar 223 min read


Protecting protesters and upholding constitutionalism in Kenya through strategic litigation
2024 saw unprecedented strategic litigation around enforced appearances, arbitrary arrests and the right to assembly and expression.
Mar 2118 min read


Four takeaways from Duterte's ICC arrest
What signal does former Filipino President Duterte's arrest send other authoritarians world-wide?
Mar 153 min read


What challenges does Kenya face post-aid cuts?
Global aid is flickering. 2025 could write its obituary. Is the broad based Kenya government prepared to navigate the financial drought?
Mar 83 min read


Lets draw lessons from the #FreeBesigye rally success
Convened to demand the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye and all Ugandans unlawfully detained for holding a political conscience, Monday's...
Mar 13 min read


Fill the gaps left by USAID freeze to combat healthcare challenges
The blanket USAID funding ban is the most abrupt in the entire history of development assistance. How can Kenya fill the gap left?
Feb 223 min read


Safisha Rada Chief and all Kenyan men
Kenyan men from diverse backgrounds chose to mark Valentines Day 2025 with a new and powerful declaration.
Feb 143 min read


End the impunity in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Photo Courtesy: News 24 As Heads of States meet in Dar es Salaam today for a joint Summit of the East African Community and Southern...
Feb 83 min read
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