Ekale Epakan from Turkana County – Nominee 2 of 5 of the Upcoming Human Rights Defender of the Year Award Cetegory
Peter Epakan Lokaale Peter Epakan Lokaale is a climate justice activist from Turkana, the largest county in Kenya in landmass and one that has been on the receiving end of the impact of climate change which has manifested through unpredictable rainfall or extreme rainfall, frequent and prolonged dry spells and increased daytime temperatures. About the […]
Dahabo Abagaro from Marsabit County – Nominee 1 of 5 of the Upcoming Human Rights Defender of the Year Award Cetegory
Dahabo Abagaro Bagajo is a Kenyan registered nurse from a pastoralist nomadic community in Marsabit County, the second largest county in Kenya by size. Human rights issue they are tackling. Dahabo uses her professional skills in pre- and post-natal care to promote access to maternal healthcare for the mothers and children in her village, […]
Human Rights Defenders Awards 2023 ceremony to be held on December 8
THE STAGE FOR CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATES IN 2023 IS SET! The Defenders Coalition and the Working Group on Human Rights Defenders in Kenya invites you to the awarding ceremony of the #HRDAwardKE 2023, where winners of the various Human Rights Defenders Award categories will be publicly recognized for their work of promoting and protecting their […]
Mashujaa Love Concert 2023: A Resounding Success Celebrating Kenya’s Sheroes
Mashujaa Love Concert 2023: A Resounding Success Celebrating Kenya’s Sheroes This year’s concert held on 20th October was a remarkable showcase of the creative brilliance from both local and regional talents who brought their art, music, and poetry to the stage. The concert transcended boundaries, uniting human rights defenders from social justice centres, seasoned, youthful […]
Statement: Kenyan authorities must stop dangerous anti-LGBTQ protests
Statement: Kenyan authorities must stop dangerous anti-LGBTQ protests October 5, 2023, Nairobi—A dangerous protest will occur on Friday, October 6, in Nairobi, calling for the attack of LGBTQ persons, culminating in a hateful campaign that started in Mombasa in September. On February 24, 2023, the apex court said LGBTQ persons have a right to association […]
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, ABUSE OF OFFICE BY POLICE OFFICERS IN KILIFI COUNTY
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, ABUSE OF OFFICE BY POLICE OFFICERS IN KILIFI COUNTY The Defenders Coalition condemns the unalwful disruption of Center for Justice Governance and Environmental Action’s (CJEA) community engagement meeting by police officers in Uyombo community, Kilifi County. According to reports, this concerning incident occurred on 21 September 2023 when the community was invited upon […]
ELIZABETH EKARU: WILL JUSTICE BE SERVED FOR ELIZABETH?
UPDATE FROM MERU HIGH COURT WHERE PATRICK NAWEET IS STANDING TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF WOMAN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER ELIZABETH EKARU The Meru High Court on 19 September 2023 heard from two witnesses, a detective and government chemist, on their findings regarding the murder of woman human rights defender Elizabeth Ekaru. During the hearing, Government […]
Wellbeing of Human Rights Defenders – Commemorating the World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 Day
Commemoration of the World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 The Defenders Coalition marked the World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2023 through bringing Human Rights Defenders together for group debriefing activities. The afternoon event attracted over 150 human rights defenders from across Nairobi and its environs such as Kiamaiko, Kariobangi, Mukuru and Mathare Social Justice […]
DEFENDERS COALITION WELCOMES SUPREME COURTS’ AFFIRMATION OF THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA
Nairobi, 12 September 2023 The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Kenya (Defenders Coalition) applauds the decision by the Supreme Court of Kenya to uphold its landmark judgment of February 24th, 2023, that upheld the supremacy of the constitution of Kenya regarding freedom of association. Today’s ruling affirms and acknowledges the right to associate […]
JUNE – JULY 2023 NEWSLETTER BY DEFENDERS COALITION – KENYA
JUNE – JULY 2023 NEWSLETTER BY DEFENDERS COALITION – KENYA Dear Friend, Supporter, Comrade, Colleague and Partner, We are happy and proud to be associated with you because of your revolutionary and unwavered commitment to human rights work, democracy and the rule of law. We wish to share with you highlights of the progress of our […]