Despite the Kenyan Government’s silence, the detailed accounts of East African human rights defenders Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire at the hands of Tanzanian police officers remains deeply disturbing one week on. Their courage to tell all has opened the world’s eyes to some of the worst human rights abuses in East Africa. The veil lifted, this week international attention shifted to the persecution of prominent religious leaders who have dared to criticize the Governme

One of Kenya’s most famous freedom writers Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (87) died on Wednesday 28 May. As tributes from diverse quarters flood our timelines, I found myself reflecting on his relevance for our lives today.

On Thursday 15 May, the world marks the United Nations International Day of Families on Thursday 15 May. How can we ensure our focus remains on the challenges facing Kenyan families, rather than being diverted by narrow agendas funded by foreign interests?

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.

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.

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.

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

2024 saw unprecedented strategic litigation around enforced appearances, arbitrary arrests and the right to assembly and expression.

What signal does former Filipino President Duterte's arrest send other authoritarians world-wide?

Kenyan men from diverse backgrounds chose to mark Valentines Day 2025 with a new and powerful declaration.

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

Both Grace Mulei and the Social Health Insurance Fund are trending again, but advocating for improved public health services is not a crime.