PRESS STATEMENT:BONIFACE MWANGI IS NOT A TERRORIST
Nairobi, 21 July 2025: Boniface Mwangi is not a terrorist. Predictably, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has decided not to proceed with charges of terrorism and money-laundering allegations initiated by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The charges of possession ammunition without a valid license will be argued by the robust defense team. […]
Memorandum Submitted to the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory
The Civil Freedoms Forums (CFF), a coalition of civil society organizations, has developed a collective memorandum on the draft Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Regulations. Recent High Court rulings declared several provisions of the Public Benefit Organizations Act unconstitutional, prompting the need to revise the regulations to align with constitutional principles and safeguard civic space. The […]
PRESS STATEMENT ON THE AFTERMATH OF THE SABA SABA DEMONSTRATIONS AND NGONG INVESTIGATIVE FINDINGS
Tuesday, 15th July 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya: The Police Reforms Working Group expresses deep concern over the widespread human rights violations and loss of life that occurred during the July 7, 2025, Saba Saba Day protests. These events, symbolic of Kenya’s hard-won democratic gains, were marred by state violence,unlawful policing tactics, and systemic impunity. As […]
MEN CAN DEFEND WOMEN RIGHTS TOO! – Story of Charles Omwanro
“Violation of one’s right threatens personal safety and peace. Therefore, if we are unable to prevent human rights violation then we should ensure that justice prevails,” Charles Omwanro, HRD Charles is a Human Rights Defender who champions for the rights of women and children with a focus on prevention and response to gender based violence. […]
Climb for Justice
TIME TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS POLICY IN KENYA
By Wallace M Nderu Research and Advocacy Advisor, Defenders Coalition Human rights defenders (HRDs) play a very significant role, championing for human rights and fundamental freedoms within the society and our communities. These are rights and freedoms enshrined not only in Chapter Four of the Constitution but in regional and international treaties and conventions Kenya […]
PRESS STATEMENT ON THE SABA SABA DAY PROTEST
NAIROBI Monday, July 7, 2025: Saba Saba Day symbolizes our nation’s enduring struggle for democracy, civil liberties and political reform. On 7 July 1990, Kenyans across six towns took to the streets to demand free elections and an end to the authoritarian practices of the one-party state. Police killed 20, arrested and charged 1,056 people. […]
Press Statement: Attack on Press Conference at Kenya Human Rights Commission Office.
Nairobi, Kenya, July 6, 2025: The Law Society of Kenya and the Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG) condemn the violent attack by armed goons on a press conference by Kenyan mothers hosted by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) office today, ahead of the Saba Saba protests. This brazen act of intimidation and targeting of […]
STATEMENT ON THE LOSS OF LIFE AND INJURIES AS THE NATION COMMEMORATES THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF 25 JUNE 2024
Nairobi, Wednesday, June 25, 2025: The Law Society of Kenya, Police Reforms Working Group and the Kenya Medical Association express condolences to the families of the eight protesters who were killed today. At least 400 others were treated, with 83 of them referred to specialized treatment for serious injuries. At least eight protesters have been treated […]
Statement on the Communications Authority’s Directive to Halt Live Broadcast of Protests and potential shut down of the internet for 56 million Kenyans
Statement on the Communications Authority’s Directive to Halt Live Broadcast of Protests and potential shut down of the internet for 56 million Kenyans. Nairobi, Wednesday, June 25, 2025: The Law Society of Kenya, Police Reforms Working Group and Kenya Medical Association express grave concern over the directive by the Communications Authority of Kenya) directing Kenyan […]