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No, let's not "move on" from injustices
The release of BBC “Blood Parliament” documentary and the Amnesty International 2024-2025 Kenya report whipped up a political storm this week. Accusations of bad faith completely miss the point. Victim centered thinking knows, only justice, not amnesia, heals national wounds.
18 hours ago3 min read


Has the Abuja Health Declaration been killed before it turned 24?
Millions of lives depend on public healthcare investment, stemming corruption, and protecting health as a human right. Let’s ensure preventable diseases don’t claim more lives.
Apr 213 min read


Pheroze's legacy lives on in the courage of the Butere girls
History judges harshly those who try to crush the freedom of expression in children. The scenes from Butere High School this week were appalling. The poet in Pheroze Nowrejee, who died recently, would have been incensed. I also suspect, he would also have been deeply proud of the girls’ principled stand.
Apr 153 min read


Stopping mass evictions takes courage
Recent court rulings in favor of Kibos and Mukuru kwa Njenga victims of 2021 mass evictions inspire us not to tire pushing for justice.
Apr 63 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


Four takeaways from Duterte's ICC arrest
What signal does former Filipino President Duterte's arrest send other authoritarians world-wide?
Mar 153 min read


Safisha Rada Chief and all Kenyan men
Kenyan men from diverse backgrounds chose to mark Valentines Day 2025 with a new and powerful declaration.
Feb 143 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


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 253 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 173 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?
Jan 43 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
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