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Behind the Protests Mask in Kenya, Extrajudicial killings, Abductions and Court Sanctioned Militarization of the Freedom to Demonstrate


On 25th June 2024, the world watched in admiration as thousands of Kenyan people led by the youths, especially Generation Z ‘Gen Z’, staged spectacular protests against the government’s Finance Bill 2024. Unlike previous protests in Kenya, which are traditionally elite-led, the ‘Gen Z’ demonstrations espoused no political, tribal or class leaning and were supported by […]


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Joint Statement: Discrimination of Deaf Persons on the Issuance and Renewal of Driving Licenses


                                    We, the undersigned organizations committed to the full and equal enjoyment of human rights by persons with disability, express our deep concern over the recent trend and practice of denying deaf persons the issuance and renewal of driving licenses and provisional driving licenses by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). We […]


MODERN SLAVERY: THE PROBLEM IS RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES.


The universal definition of slavery is the holding of individuals against their will for forced labor and with restricted liberty. Many at times we hear of the term slavery and immediately click back to the 16 th century when our ancestors were forcefully taken, sold and transported across the Atlantic to work in the west. […]


SILENCING TOXICITY: Unmasking the Link Between Toxic Masculinity, Femicide and a Call for Transformation in Kenya


In recent times, Kenya has witnessed a disturbing surge in femicide, with women falling victim to heinous acts of violence. This alarming trend demands a critical examination of the root causes behind such acts, revealing a deeply ingrained issue: toxic masculinity. Drawing insights from global examples, including Mexico and Austria, and using the lens of […]


A Vehicle of Violence: The Family Protection Bill 2023 and Transgender Women


Colonial legacies still majorly influence Kenya’s social and legal culture. Even where our Constitution guarantees equality and non-discrimination for all persons, transphobia remains an unfortunate reality. In this environment, trans people particularly trans women are often vulnerable to all forms of violence.  This is made worse by a growing wave of anti-gender and anti-rights movement […]