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  • Published on Mar 13, 2026

    KNCHR Sets April 3 Deadline for Victims to Submit Human Rights Reparations Claims

    NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 13 – Victims of human rights violations have until April 3 to submit their claims for verification under a new reparations process being coordinated by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). In a statement issued Friday …

    Source: Capital FM Kenya - Pending
  • Published on Mar 13, 2026

    KNCHR invites protest victims to file compensation claims by April 3

    KNCHR Chairperson Claris Ogangah speaks during an interview on Citizen TV's Daybreak show on December 10, 2025. Audio By Vocalize Victims of past protests, or their families, who did not formally file complaints now have a window until early April to …

    Source: Citizen TV Kenya - Pending
  • Published on Mar 11, 2026

    Indigenous communities face land dispossession, rights violations amid projects: KNCHR

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 11 — Kenya’s indigenous communities living in resource-rich regions face widespread land dispossession, environmental degradation, and exclusion from development decisions, a new report by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights ( …

    Source: Capital FM Kenya - Pending
  • Published on Feb 23, 2026

    Human rights crusader Mugambi Kiai dies after battle with kidney failure

    Audio By Vocalize Former Regional Director, Article 19, Mugambi Kiai during an interview on Spice FM on April 18, 2022. [File] Mugambi Kiai, a seasoned human rights lawyer and activist who fought tirelessly for democratic space and good governance, is dead …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 11, 2026

    KIMANTHI: Kenyans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war is neo-slavery

    My grandfather was enlisted to fight for the British in Burma (present-day Myanmar) from 1941 to 1945. The only thing he brought home was a useless medal, traumatising stories, especially how he sneaked a Burmese mistress on the return ship. The Burmese …

    Source: Star - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

    Ruto Issues Fresh Directive on Compensation of Protest Victims

    President William Ruto has issued a new presidential proclamation directing the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) to develop a comprehensive framework for the compensation of protest victims. In a gazette notice dated Friday, March 6, Ruto …

    Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 10, 2026

    Petition filed over misuse of protesters’ data by government and telcos

    A file image of the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi. PHOTO| COURTESY Audio By Vocalize A constitutional petition has been filed at the Milimani High Court challenging the alleged unlawful sharing and use of protesters’ personal data by telecommunications …

    Source: Citizen TV Kenya - Pending
  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

    Ruto orders KNHCR to develop compensation plan for protests victims

    Audio By Vocalize Professor Makau Mutua takes the Oath of Office as the Chairman of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of victims of protests and Riots on September 4, 2025. [File, Standard President William Ruto has directed the Kenya National …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on Feb 16, 2026

    Human Rights Freefall: 700-Plus Cases Haunt Ruto's Three-Year Rule

    Kenya under President William Ruto's leadership since 2022 has witnessed a profound erosion of human rights, characterized by systemic violence, abductions, and a blatant disregard for judicial oversight. Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang'wa's …

    Source: ImpACT International - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 10, 2026

    Our Broad-Based Government will be accountable, says Ruto

    The Broad-Based Government is delivering the promises to the people, President William Ruto has said. The President said the partnership between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which is anchored on the 10- …

    Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Mar 10, 2026

    Ruto Sets Deadline for Compensation of Protest Victims

    President William Ruto has ordered that compensation for victims of past protests be completed by June 2026. Speaking during a joint parliamentary group meeting between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) parties …

    Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 10, 2026

    Nadco report: Sh2bn set aside for protest victims

    Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga interact shortly after the launch of the Nadco 10-point agenda report at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The committee overseeing implementation of …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 10, 2026

    NADCO report: Parliament urged to fast-track key Bills in 90 days

    Parliament has been urged to fast-track the consideration and passage of key Bills arising from the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report within 90 days. This follows the presentation of a report by the Committee overseeing the Implementation of the …

    Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

    Uproar as KDF Allegedly Cane Chiefs & NPRs

    Leaders from West Pokot have expressed anger and outrage toward the Kenya Defence Forces, alleging that officers under Operation Maliza Uhalifu caned chiefs from Sigor, West Pokot.  According to the leaders, led by Jane Mengich, the MCA for Seker Ward, …

    Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 8, 2026

    KIMANTHI: Africans used as cannon fodder: From Burma to to Russia-Ukraine war

    Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi. Russian and Kenyan officials, led by Mudavadi, have in the past held crucial meetings to address the plight of Kenyans detained in military camps across Russia /FILE My grandfather was enlisted to fight for the …

    Source: Star - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 24, 2026

    OPINION: Wagalla at 42: Endless pursuit for justice, the road ahead

    Ali Mohamud Adan, senior officer regional services Working with Kenya National Commission on Human Rights./HANDOUT  On 14th February 2026, Wajir once again gathered at Orahey Grounds to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Wagalla Massacre. While much of …

    Source: Star - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 8, 2026

    Kenya does not lack resources, it lacks a prudent spending culture

    Audio By Vocalize The 2025/26 Supplementary Budget went public this week. A quick read suggests that while the government does not lack money, it lacks consequences for intentionally deepening debt and impunity in our name. The government seeks to …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 2, 2026

    Kenya’s Ruto regime arrests TikToker following satirical video

    Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested TikTok content creator Peter Maingi Kimani, widely known as Menelik Kimani, last Thursday after tracking him to a hideout in Gatundu. The 24-year-old had gone underground earlier last week …

    Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 2, 2026

    Kanjama under fire over abduction comments

    The President-elect of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Charles Kanjama/FILE The president-elect of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Charles Kanjama, has found himself at the centre of a growing online storm following his response to concerns about …

    Source: Star - Neutral

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