Michael Oyugi, a HRD in the Extractive Sector
Michael’s passion to join human rights work was driven by the need to see the youth take charge in the advancement of a better society. He works closely with the community empowering the young women and girls on health rights and also advocates for justice for victims of historical land injustices. His greatest achievement was […]
Let Kenya’s seat at Human Rights Council boost respect for human rights
By Obino Nyambane, Research and Advocacy manager, Defenders Coalition In October 2024, Kenya, alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Benin,Gambia and Ethiopia, was elected to serve a threeyear term at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), presenting it with an opportunity to contribute to the global human rights discourse but most importantly impress upon […]
Press Statement : Kenya Elections 2022 will not be free, fair or credible. Kenyans must demand better!
Press Statement Mombasa, January 27, 2022 PROTECTING INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN KENYA’S ELECTIONS On Friday, January 21, 2022, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officially gazetted Tuesday, August 9, 2022 as the date of the third General Election under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. In releasing the elections calendar the IEBC sought to assure […]
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 […]
Defenders Coalition condemns the murder of Daniel “Siper” Muthiani
Defenders Coalition condemns the murder of Daniel “Siper” Muthiani Sunday, 31 December 2023 – Nairobi The Defenders Coalition joins Kenyans in condemning the gruesome murder of political commentator and blogger Daniel “Sniper” Muthiani. ‘Sniper’s’ murder that sent shockwaves across the country paints the true picture of the situation of many advocates of good governance at […]
Statement – UPR Pre-session on Kenya in Geneva
STATEMENT UPR Pre-session on KENYA Geneva, 18th – 21st February 2025 Delivered by: National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders- Kenya (Defenders Coalition) Presentation of the Organisation This statement is delivered on behalf of the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Kenya (Defenders Coalition) a national, not-for-profit, membership organization established in 2007 and registered under Kenyan law as a […]
STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL COALITION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS – KENYA (DEFENDERS COALITION), TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION OF HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS (ACHPR)
Defenders Coalition(NCHRD-K) – Statement to the ACHPR (1) (1)
STATEMENT ON THE REFOULEMENT OF FOUR TURKISH ASYLUM SEEKERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nairobi, 21 October 2024: The Police Reforms Working Group is shocked by the Government of Kenya’s admission that Kenyan law enforcement and foreign affairs agencies played a role in the refoulement and forced return of Mustafa Genç, Öztürk Uzun, Alparslan Taşçı, and Hüseyin Yeşilsu, four Turkish nationals from Kenya to Turkey. The principle of non-refoulement […]
Statement – UPR Pre-session on Kenya in Geneva
STATEMENT UPR Pre-session on KENYA Geneva, 18th – 21st February 2025 Delivered by: National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders- Kenya (Defenders Coalition) Presentation of the Organisation This statement is delivered on behalf of the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Kenya (Defenders Coalition) a national, not-for-profit, membership organization established in 2007 and registered under Kenyan law as […]
EQUALITY WARRIORS’ DREAM WILL LIVE ON
By Kamau NgugiHuman rights defender and Executive Director, Defenders Coalition As Rasnah, Thongori and Odede sign off, we remain committed to agitating for gender equality and freedom for all people. We will carry the mantle, even when winds of violence blow stronger The dawn of every new year is often a critical time to appreciate […]