The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) is a premier and flagship Public Benefits Organization (PBO) in Africa mandated to enhance human rights.
Nairobi, KENYA
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New research - Telecoms, Ubiquitous Surveillance and State Crime: A Case Study From Kenya - has revealed that mobile networks can generate an extraordinarily detailed picture of where you go, who you communicate with and the patterns of your life. And most of us cannot simply opt out. This means your phone does not have to be hacked for you to be watched. disruption.institute/fellows…
As IMF–World Bank meets in Bangkok, over 200 organizations and movements launched International Peoples’ Assembly, called for debt cancellation and overhaul of global financial architecture, More: thisworldisours.org/peopleri…
In this session during the annual IMF/World Bank meetings, we will push the IMF to reform its policies, protect public investment and put people, climate justice and resilience ahead of austerity. Join: imf.zoom.us/j/94886105805?pw…
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As the Supreme Court prepares to determine the dispute concerning the taxable car grant for judges, we urge the court to reject the Sh2.3 billion package, which risks strengthening the unholy union between Judiciary, Parliament, and the Executive.
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As the Supreme Court prepares to determine the dispute concerning the taxable car grant for judges, we urge the court to reject the Sh2.3 billion package, which risks strengthening the unholy union between Judiciary, Parliament, and the Executive.
International Financial Institutions must ensure justice for communities whose rights and livelihoods are affected by their decisions and practices. 2/2
On the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank meetings in Bangkok, KHRC and its partners are calling on international financial institutions to strengthen oversight of their investments and prevent human rights violations.1/2
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🎙️ One year on: Honouring a legacy of transformation
📢Join leading voices, authors, moderators and reviewers of our inaugural Special Issue of the East African Journal of Policy and Strategy dedicated to honouring the legacy of #RailaOdinga. In this Issue , we examine how one statesman’s struggles and political dividends can be translated into enduring institutions for the #African continent.
📅 Mon, 12th October 2026
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Illegal school levies are pushing learners out of classrooms and turning Kenya’s constitutional promise of free and compulsory basic education into a reality that increasingly depends on a family’s ability to pay. A new survey by the @_ebwg shows that more than nine in 10 households surveyed either paid an illegal levy in 2025, expect to pay one in 2026 or expect to pay more than the gazetted school fee.
At #PAC2026, KHRC's @nerima_annet discussed why Africa needs fairer taxing rights, greater transparency and stronger action on illicit financial flows. The UN Tax Convention is an opportunity to reshape global tax rules so that wealth generated in Africa contributes to Africa’s development.
.@WilliamsRuto regime is misguided in thinking that unleashing chaos and staging protests at @StandardKenya will deter critical, independent journalism.
KHRC stands with the newsroom’s bold, independent journalism, protected by Articles 33, 34 and 35 of Kenya’s Constitution.
We urge SMG to stand firm and double down on critical reporting. Kenya needs journalism that holds power to account.
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Activists rally in solidarity with the Standard Group Plc., reaffirming their support for press freedom and bold journalism
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KHRC rapid response officer Odhiambo Ojiro condemns attack on Standard Media Group by pro-government protesters
Video by Benard Orwongo
Join us for this X Space as we unpack the stigma, legal barriers and other challenges that shape access to safe abortion in Kenya. We will examine what these barriers mean for women and girls, and discuss what needs to change to ensure people can access accurate information and appropriate care without fear, discrimination or stigma.
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KHRC’s @OduorErnest and @disruptberlin's @t_bazz write that telecom infrastructure has made us part of a surveillance system without our consent. Because this infrastructure is woven into nearly every part of daily life, the surveillance it enables can be difficult to see, yet the data it generates allows the state to trace movements, relationships and patterns of life.
The consequences are serious because such surveillance can undermine our fundamental freedoms and presumption of innocence, and, in Kenya, has been linked to cases involving enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
Their commentary draws on new research by Namir Shabibi, Telecoms, Ubiquitous Surveillance and State Crime: A Case Study from Kenya. Read the research: disruption.institute/fellows…
@disruptberlin's Berlin conference, “TESTING GROUNDS: The Kill Cloud, AI & Migration Control,” will explore these issues further. Event details: disruptionlab.org/testing-gr…
The William Ruto regime’s promise to improve education and make it accessible to all has not been fulfilled. In this webinar, we’ll discuss this and much more, including how to regain control of our education through the proposed legislation. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
