By Dennis Kirwa The internet is fast empowering Kenya’s youth with access to information and expression but also exposing them to political manipulation, character attacks, and lifestyle pressures. Last year, a proposed Finance Bill sparked widespread protests led by tech-savvy Gen Z activists. Utilizing social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Whatsapp and Instagram, […]

By KPC Reporter Elected leaders have been asked to ensure that government policies align with its obligation to fulfill citizens’ economic, social and cultural rights. This, according to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Transparency International (TI) will avert public protests in future. “They should ensure meaningful public participation in the design and implementation of […]

By Nyang’au Araka Amnesty International Kenya (AI-K) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have asked the government to ensure accountability for past and ongoing human rights abuses. The authorities should also take effective measures to prevent further deaths and injuries, the two agencies said in a report titled,  “Unchecked Injustice: Kenya’s Suppression of the 2023 Anti-Government […]

By KPC Reporter At least 31 people were killed during anti-government protests between March and July 2023, according to a report published by Human Rights Watch (HRW), recently. The victims died due to police use of unnecessary or excessive force, involving both lethal ammunition and so-called less-lethal ammunition such as rubber bullets. They include 26 […]