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

Jan 253 min read
Grace Mulei wants SHA to work, don't criminalise her
Both Grace Mulei and the Social Health Insurance Fund are trending again, but advocating for improved public health services is not a crime.

Jan 173 min read
Public pressure led to release of 5 abductees, now let police account
Justice Jairus's ruling on ex-Police IG Japhet Koome’s culpabilityand next week's "Baby Pendo" hearing could be pivotal for police reforms

Jan 43 min read
The tragic climax of enforced disappearances looms
The national crisis over the enforced disappearances unfolded dramatically in three courts, what might be the climax of this Kenyan tragedy?

Dec 29, 20243 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 2, 20243 min read
Reformed inmates deserve a second chance
The graduation of 29 death row prisoners and prison warders with UofLon law degrees has national significance

Nov 23, 20243 min read
Post-Besigye abduction, what's left of Kenya's national sovereignty?
What does Kizza Besigye's abduction tell us about our national sovereignty under the Kenya Kwanza administration?

Nov 16, 20243 min read
Femicide is not homicide and we need new actions urgently
With the substantial spike in femicide cases, it is time for new agencies and actors to join the faithful feminists to stop them


Nov 9, 20243 min read
Selective police reporting will not reverse recent abductions, injuries and deaths
Selective police reporting will not reverse abductions, injuries and deaths. To avoid impunity, we need a more honest break with the past.

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 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...

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.
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