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Dec 31, 20205 min read
How Covid pandemic brought out the best and worst in Kenyans
2020 will best be remembered for the epic acts of courage that showed up in our homes and neighbourhoods. A human rights round up
Dec 12, 20203 min read
Our rights, the virus and 2020
Thursday was International Human Rights Day 2020. Human rights defenders globally marked the day by reflecting on how the world can...
Dec 5, 20203 min read
Never be silent in the vicinity of violence
The recent raid on Usikimye safe house and the arrest of Njeri Migwi brings into sharp focus how little we really doing to expand...
Nov 18, 20203 min read
Will widening inequalities be the most enduring impact of COVID-19?
At the risk of appearing too pre-occupied with Harambee House, this opinion focuses on a presidential address again. This week’s State of...
Nov 7, 20203 min read
Fight virus but don’t return to rights violations
Listening to the 13th coronavirus presidential address from isolation in England provoked new perspectives this week.
Sep 26, 20203 min read
Kenya must weigh carefully decision to reopen economy
With COVID-19 re-spiking internationally and reduced incidences domestically, lifting public health guidelines must not be rushed
Sep 12, 20203 min read
State should protect slum dwellers’ right to housing
Justifiably, most flinched at the presence of a military officer representing Nairobi County residents in attendance at the Thursday...
Aug 27, 20204 min read
Arbitrary arrests undermine public confidence in Police Officers
Context is decisive and human beings in powerful institutions don’t always adapt well to big shifts. The recent arrests of journalists,...
Aug 16, 20203 min read
At this rate, we will not achieve gender parity before 2069
With Law Society of Kenya petitioning the Chief Justice to advise President Kenyatta to dissolve the Parliament for failure to meet the...
Aug 1, 20203 min read
Brutality on MCA is an attack on political rights of all women
The vicious assault of MCA Mutheu Musyimi has jolted us once more. A new policing culture and public safety is possible. Here's how.
Jul 18, 20203 min read
Rise in child abuse numbers should prick our conscience
The recent spikes in violence against children are scary. What can be done?
Jun 13, 20203 min read
The silver lining in Mwalimu’s arrest and Cherono’s assault
The arrest of Government critic Kiama wa Mutemi and the assault of Mercy Cherono in Olengurone fused with a bit of history this week.
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