NGUGI: Is Kenya ready for nuclear energy?
Kenya has variously been described as a promising, stable, and progressive state in Africa signalling the opportunity for Kenya to positioning itself as a top Africa economy and political leader. RENEWABLE ENERGY: A nuclear power plant in Brazil. Image: FILE Toward this ambitious goal is the need for infrastructure investment, more so the expansion and diversification […]
NGUGI: Rest easy Cheruiyot Kirui, we celebrate you.
A Kenyan Mountaineering giant, Cheruiyot KIRUI has rested at his heart’s chosen paradise, the Peak of the world’s tallest Mountain -Everest. Scaling Everest is not the kind of feat that mere world mortals would dream of, let alone dare it. But Kirui ascended to over 8,800 feet above sea level, a few meters to or […]
STATEMENT ON THE ARBITRARY ARREST OF CONTENT CREATORS
Twenty-five human rights associations of content creators, lawyers, medical officers, and human rights defenders across the country have called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to clarify the whereabouts of content creator Billy Simani, also known as “Crazy Nairobian”. The agencies include the Bloggers Association of Kenya, The Law Society, the Kenya Medical Association, the […]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – RESEARCH CONSULTANCY CIVIC SPACE STUDY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CIVIC SPACE IN KENYA DEADLINE: 25TH JUNE 2024 The Defenders Coalition invites qualified applicants to express interest in a consultancy to assess Kenya’s Civic Space. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute your expertise towards safeguarding fundamental rights and civic freedoms for all in Kenya. For more information […]
STATEMENT ON THE ASSAULT AND ARREST OF KILIFI RESIDENTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN UYOMBO.
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT ON THE ASSAULT AND ARREST OF KILIFI RESIDENTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN UYOMBO. Nairobi, 22nd May 2024. The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) and the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Coalition) to strongly condemn the recent violent actions, assaults, and […]
Celebrating World Press Freedom: Sustainable Journalism for Human Rights
In a world where the pursuit of justice often faces daunting obstacles, the Defenders Coalition stands as a steadfast advocate for human rights and equality. Recently, we had the privilege of convening a two-day training on sustainable journalism for human rights where twenty journalists were trained on human rights and how to ensure their security […]
Joel Ogada: Malindi High Court Comes to the Defense of Land rights activist Joel Ogada
MALINDI HCCRA NO. E040 OF 2021 – JOEL OGADA (1)
UNLAWFUL ARRESTS IN KENYA: Kenya exposes its human rights record to the world with uncalled for arrest of 27 HRDs from their Justice Centre Office
Kenya exposes its human rights record to the world with uncalled for arrest of 27 HRDs from their Justice Centre Office on the eve of UN Civil Society Conference 8 May 2024, Nairobi, Kenya The Defenders Coalition strongly condemns the storming of Mathare Social Justice Centre and Ghetto Foundation Offices by National Police Service Officers […]
Stand With REDHAC: Defending Civic Space and Human Rights in Cameroon
AfricanDefenders and its network members and partners are deeply concerned and disturbed by recent news of the unjustifiable imposition of a restriction on the Network of Human Rights Defenders in Central Africa (REDHAC) to operate throughout Cameroon. AfricanDefenders and all its member networks believe this decision is unfounded and based on misleading and non-factual information. […]
Statement: Alarming Escalation of State Repression in Zimbabwe Ahead of 44th SADC Summit
Statement: Alarming Escalation of State Repression in Zimbabwe Ahead of 44th SADC Summit Human rights and civil society organizations across the African continent are deeply concerned about the severe restriction of civic space and the systematic erosion of fundamental freedoms in Zimbabwe. The recent escalation in state-sponsored repression, characterized by abductions, arbitrary arrests and unjust denial […]