STATEMENT TO DEMAND THE UPHOLDING OF THE RIGHT TO ASSEMBLE AND PROTEST
27 March, Nairobi The right to assemble, protest, picket and petition is enshrined under Article 37 of our Constitution. Other rights including the freedom of expression, media, public participation, and the right to security of the person underpin it. The right to protest played a powerful and transformative part in the democratisation and constitutionalism process […]
Thulani Maseko: The assassination of a trailblazing human rights lawyer from Eswatini
January 23, 2023 Johannesburg | Mbabane “They have intended to hurt us, to break our spirit, our moral strength and crush our resilience so that we succumb to their evil desires.” Excerpts from an open letter from prison written by Thulani Maseko in 2015. As SouthernDefenders, we express our pain and outrage at the brazen […]
EDWIN CHILOBA DID NOT DESERVE SUCH A BRUTAL DEATH
EDWIN CHILOBA DID NOT DESERVE SUCH A BRUTAL DEATH We, human rights defenders, civil society organizations and advocates for the absolute right to life, dignity, non-discrimination, condemn the gruesome senseless murder of high-flying fashion model and rights defender Edwin Kiprotich Kiptoo, popularly known as Edwin Chiloba. Edwin who hails from Uasin Gishu County was a […]
STATEMENT TO CONDEMN ATTACK ON NATION MEDIA GROUP JOURNALIST – MR. MUIRURI MWANGI – IN MURANGA COUNTY
STATEMENT TO CONDEMN ATTACK ON NATION MEDIA GROUP JOURNALIST – MR. MUIRURI MWANGI – IN MURANGA COUNTY The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Kenya condemns the attack on Nation Media Group journalist Mwangi Muiruri by policemen attached to H.E Dorcas Gachagua. The attack on Mr. Muiruri happened on Thursday, 25 November 2022 while in the […]
FROM THE COURTS THIS WEEK: SOLIDARITY AND UPDATES ON ON ONGOING MATTERS AGAINST HRDS
1. HEARING ON TRUMPED UP CHARGES AGAINST TWO HRDs GOES ON IN NANYUKI LAW COURTS On 28/9/2022 two HRDs, Ian Kinyua and Dawin Wangechi appeared in court for a hearing where they were charged with obstructing police officers from conducting their work.The two HRDs were arrested for standing up against police impunity and extortion. The […]
JUNE -JULY 2022 NEWSLETTER ISSUE BY DEFENDERS COALITION
Download the Newsletter here The excitement in the mouths and eyes of every Kenyan is enough indication that Kenya are looking forward to the establishment of a new government -of hope, inclusion, protects and promotes human rights and rule of law. Despite the tribulations facing Kenyans ranging from the high cost of living, reduced quality […]
PRESS STATEMENT : CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF CIVIC AND DEMOCRATIC SPACE IN KENYA AHEAD OF THE GENERAL ELECTIONS
DOWNLOAD PRESS STATEMENT HERE FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF CIVIC AND DEMOCRATIC SPACE IN KENYA AHEAD OF THE GENERAL ELECTIONS Civic Freedoms Forum is a national platform composed of civil society organizations (CSOs) operating at national level with a track record and commitment to the protection of human rights, […]
MARCH – MAY 2022 NEWSLETTER ISSUE BY DEFENDERS COALITION
Download Newsletter here It is injury time for Kenya as the August 9 general elections approaches. Its that time when like others who believe in democracy the citizen have the opportunity to renew mandates of their leaders to govern the state in their behalf, or replace them with those that they believe provide alternative solutions […]
STATEMENT ON IDAHOBIT AND THE SAFETY, SECURITY OF SOGIE PERSONS IN KENYA
17 May 2022 The Defenders Coalition joins individuals across the globe to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2022. We join hands to call to action and emphasise our affirmation that all people have an equal right to live a life of dignity, free from violence, persecution, discrimination and stigma. Today, […]
PRESS STATEMENT: SHRINKING CIVIC SPACE IN KENYA AND THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
STATEMENT OVER THE VIOLENT UNLAWFUL ARRESTS OF JULIUS KAMAU, MINOO KYA, CLINTON OJIAMBO NAHASHON MACHARIA AND ANTHONY KANYIRI: FREEDOM TO DEMONSTRATE, PICKET, AND PRESENT PETITIONS. #FREETOPROTEST 11 Apri 2022 We, the undersigned organizations, are concerned that State Organs continue criminalizing Kenyans who exercise their right to protest (peacefully and unarmed), subjecting them to harassment, use […]
