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Oct 26, 20243 min read
Refoulement most foul: Is Kenya safe for refugees?
What implications does the refoulement of 4 refugees as a bilateral Türkiye-Kenya deal pose for Kenya Kwanza administration’s refugee policy
Oct 19, 20243 min read
What Kenya must do after joining the UN Human Rights Council
With Kenya now a member of the UN Human Rights Council, how could the Kenyan state use this role if it wanted to?
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Ikaweba gave his all for progress and human rights for all Africans
Few have lived a life as transformative and bold as Dr Ikaweba Bunting (74). As he is laid to rest, what can we learn from his life
Oct 4, 20243 min read
"Orders from above" is gangrene to Kenya
Recent events have left me reflecting on the growing danger for state officers in important constitutional offices and our democracy.
Sep 29, 20243 min read
Resist attempts to clip Data Protection Commissioner's powers
Kenya’s data protection law turns five soon. Is Okiya Omtatah’s 2019 petition challenging it, in the public interest?
Sep 21, 20243 min read
Police reforms needed to earn Kenyan's confidence
A day before President Ruto launched new terms and conditions for the police, prisons and national youth service on Wednesday 18...
Sep 14, 20243 min read
Emerging young leaders should engage politically
How emerging youth leaders could retain their political influence and deepen their recent human rights impact before next General Elections.
Sep 7, 20243 min read
Hanifa and Lenolkulal: A tale of two leaders
Protester Hanifa and former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal offers the nation different leadership styles three years before the elections
Aug 31, 20243 min read
Kenya needs effective commissions to check presidency
Four commissions end-term performance reports offers citizens and state officers a moment for reviewing their human rights impact.
Aug 24, 20243 min read
Nairobi's mass disposal of 120 bodies could violate dignity of the dead
Nairobi County Government's intention to mass dispose of 120 bodies could violate their dignity without public oversight
Aug 17, 20243 min read
What does the choice of the new Kenya cabinet communicate?
Beware the company you keep, lest you become the average of them, or so the quote goes. The reconstitution of the national cabinet...
Aug 10, 20243 min read
Why Kenya, Tanzania must step up protection of their elephants
12 August is World Elephant Day. How can Kenya and Tanzania better protect the world’s elephants? A joint reflection with Paula Kahumbu
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