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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


Scarves don't protect women
Scarves don't protect women. Parliamentary efforts needs a change of direction to effectively address femicide epidemic
Feb 13 min read

Kenyan state must stop Christmas abductions
Several enforced disappearances crushed the Christmas spirit for many Kenyans this week. Many are wondering what happens next?
Dec 29, 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.
Oct 4, 20243 min read

Fresh ideas needed to tackle religious extremism and rogue clerics
After a five-month delay, the Reverend Mutava Musyimi led Taskforce offers few fresh perspectives
Aug 3, 20243 min read

Third liberation is about restoring leadership integrity
In crisis, a nation can easily twist sharply or even meander towards constitutionalism, authoritarianism or anarchy.
Jul 13, 20243 min read

Saba Saba, Gen Z and the third liberation
Led by the anti-colonial generation and Generation X, Saba Saba Day was pivotal. What is the significance of the Gen Z movement today?
Jul 6, 20243 min read

Military must operate within the bill of rights
Now Kenyan courts have declared the military deployment is legal to protect life and property, what standards must be upheld?
Jun 29, 20243 min read

State at a crossroads as it faces fearless, firm Gen-Z protestors
Seen as a rejection of the 2024 Taxation Bill, the tensions unmask a systemic problem with public participation, policymaking and policing
Jun 22, 20243 min read

Why must we over-borrow, overspend, then tax Kenyans more?
A second round of Rutonomics has begun to play out as we approach Budget Day 2024. What does the Finance Bill offer us?
Jun 8, 20243 min read


Impunity for mass rights violations risks global gains and human security
Benna Buluma was not killed by floods but by the lack of dignified housing and urban governance. Amnesty's 2023 report urges us to do more
Apr 27, 20243 min read
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