State House and Vigilance House appeared misaligned this week. A rise in civilian deaths in police custody and limited progress in the Baby Pendo case weeks after the Experts Panel on victim compensation was sworn in, raise serious doubts about the justice system’s commitment to public safety and accountability.

Several victims’ families, human rights defenders, netizens and bots this week focused on holding the advisory Panel of Experts on compensation for victims of brutal protest policing legally accountable. Their call is clear. A newly released report strengthens the case for urgent criminal justice reforms to prevent and respond to police related deaths and trauma.

President Ruto’s announcement on 6 August to set up a panel to compensate victims of protest-related deaths (2017–2025) marks a new step in Kenya’s transitional justice journey. But does Kenya’s history suggest that reparations for victims of state violence are just a distant dream? They shouldn’t be. Here are some guiding six principles.

Hot on the heels of last week’s policy directive on the use of force and firearms, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) released their extensive report on the June and July public protests this week. This week also, the National Council on the Administration of Justice and the Attorney General’s Forum held separate talks to review how Article 37 and the right to assembly could be realised. Could these efforts signal the season of deadly protests might finally b

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

The detention, torture, and deportation of Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire have spotlighted the Tanzanian government's pre-election authoritarian tactics, sparked international condemnation and concern and ignited a broader discussion on the role and necessity of international trial observers and defense counsel.

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.

On Wednesday, one of the world’s worst conflicts entered its third year with no end in sight. Kenya Government needs to do more to demonstrate its commitment to ending the Sudan war.

Dutch royal couple Kenya visit provided another opportunity to alert the international community that justice remains unaddressed

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

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

Several enforced disappearances crushed the Christmas spirit for many Kenyans this week. Many are wondering what happens next?