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Official twitter account. Follow us for national & international human rights news and how to act with us. WhatsApp Hotline +254 759 464346
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The pain of a mother receiving the caskets of her two sons. No parent or sibling deserves such pain. #JusticeForKianjokomaBrothers
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Ms @MariaSTsehai Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender kidnapped by three armed men in a black Noah from Chaka Place, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya at 3.15pm today. Teams on site. Spread the word, let’s keep Maria safe
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When a State wants to disenfranchise you, the first thing it would do is deny you certain symbols of patriotism and nationhood. #FreePeterNjoguNzomo
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The right to protest is a constitutional right enshrined in Article 37. This article guarantees every person the right to peaceably and unarmed, assemble, demonstrate, picket, and present petitions to public authorities.
Peter Njogu: Nilikuwa nanunua bendera na firimbi yangu nikashikwa. Hawajaniambia makosa yangu ni gani. #NguvuZaRaia
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Statement: Abduction And Disappearance Of Seven Turkish Asylum Seekers in Nairobi, Kenya.#TransnationalRepressionKE
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We are very concerned to hear that American citizen Yoele Haille has been held at Capitol Hill Station since yesterday 3pm. OCS Kanangi is denying him bond or bail despite legal representation. We call for his release. #ProtectTheProtest
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STATEMENT: Shutting down or internet throttling, shadow-banning hashtags, or banning live reporting are gross violations of human rights. Kenyans have the right to organize, demonstrate, and engage in policymaking. #ProtectTheProtest #TotalShutdownKenya
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Abdullah Genç (16) was ziptied, driven around Nairobi and separated from his father Mustafa Genç, still missing. He publicly asks the Kenyan Government and United Nations to protect his father and return him to their family. Stop #TransnationalRepressionKE
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No human life is worth less than anothers. Everyone has a right to dignity, respect and protection under Article 26 of the Constitution. We demand speedy investigations into the brutal murder of Edwin Chiloba, an #LGBTQ+ Activist. #JusticeForEdwinChiloba
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Advocating for better health services is not a crime. @LawSocietyofKe @KenyaMedics_KMA and @ReformsGroup condemn @NPSOfficial_KE arrest of Grace Njoki Mulei today who visited @MOH_Kenya on 15 January to protest SHA inequalities and inefficiencies. #FreeNjokiMulei.@HakiKNCHR
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As the Ndwiga brothers funeral comes to an end, we call on everyone to continue standing with this family and demand justice. All eyes must remain on @IPOA_KE @InteriorKE #IAU @IG_NPS until we have #JusticeForKianjokomaBrothers 📸 @BrianInganga
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Isn't police custody supposed to be a place of safety? No arrests have been made. How do we protect other families from such painful grief and loss? This is the cost of police excesses. Photo credit: #PeterInganga #JusticeForKianjokomaBrothers
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Amnesty International Kenya members and staff offer our deepest condolences to the Ndwiga family as they lay Emmanuel and Benson to rest this morning. We will not tire of demanding #JusticeForKianjokomaBrothers
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Never let anyone tell you your voice is not enough. We are glad to hear that Hon. @godbless_lema and his family have been released. Thank you for using your voices, platforms and time to ensure that Godbless Lema and family were released! A Luta Continua Comrades ✊🏾.@Chahali
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Thank you all who had demanded @MariaSTsehai release. We confirm she was abducted but is safe.#EndEnforcedDisappearancesKE.#EndAbductionsKE.
Mungu ni mwema! Nimepambana na ninyi mmepambana .I am now safe many thanks to everyone and I will talk more tomorrow .Nawapenda sana!.#TutaelewanaTu
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Persons of interest in the abduction of @MariaSTsehai Anyone with information on the identities of these two persons please contact us. #EndAbductionsKE .#EndEnforcedDisappearancesKE
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In the last 72 hours, Protest Organisers.Content Creators, Medics and Protestors have been profiled, abducted and detained in violation of our laws. #FreeJaPrado #TreatingPatientsIsNotACrime.
KCU 819H has abducted JaPrado. They are trailing our hotline guys too. They have come for medics doing God's work. #FREEJAPRADO
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Shocking admission by the Kenyan government on its role in the forced return of 4 Turkish nationals violates the principle of non-refoulement. This undermines Kenya's legal obligations and humanitarian commitments as a @unhrcpr member.
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We have said this before but to ensure any avoidance of doubt, @Kaepernick7 is one of the bravest people we are proud to be associated with. Ambassador of #Conscience 2018.
He confronted racial injustice. He refused to compromise. He inspired others. Athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) is our Ambassador of #Conscience 2018.
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Our protest observers will be at the #OccupyParliament protest today, documenting and recording the events. We urge authorities to uphold Kenyans' #RightToProtest. #ProtectTheProtest
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Joint Statement on Kenya's Crisis: 6 national associations demand action against human rights violations: 24 lives lost, 361 injured, 627 arrests, 32 abductions. State brutality against medics, lawyers, and journalists is unacceptable.
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We are alarmed by the arrest of Kebaso Morara. We demand his immediate and unconditional release and an end to the targeted harassment of bloggers, activists, journalists, and human rights defenders. These arrests violate the right to free expression. #FreeKebasoMorara
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STATEMENT: 5 people have been shot dead while treating the injured. 31 people have been injured. 13 have been shot with live bullets, 4 with rubber bullets and 3 people have been hit with launcher canisters. 11 have minor injuries. #RejectFinanceBill2024
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It has been over 30 hours. There has been no substantive statement by Kenyan authorities. Mustafa Genç, Öztürk Uzun, Alparslan Taşçı, Hüseyin Yeşilsu remain missing after abduction under @UN protection on Kenyan soil. #TransnationalRepressionKE .Not that a #HappyMashujaaDay2024
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We demand the release of @HakiAfrica ED, @husskhalid, Waithera Beatrice, Yassah Musa, and Ojiro Odhiambo, who were arrested outside the Ugandan Embassy for speaking against the injustices in Uganda. Standing up for human rights is not a crime. #UgandaDecides2021
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STATEMENT: The Kenyan government must urgently act to locate the missing Turkish asylum seekers, ensure their safety, and prevent their forced return to Turkey, where they are at grave risk of persecution. This incident marks a disturbing trend in Kenya, a country once regarded
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.@AmnestyKenya condemns the violence at Nairobi County Assembly. We urge the @IG_NPS to hold @PoliceKE officers to account for the #PoliceBrutalityKE less than one kilometer from his office. #ElachiImpeachmentChaos
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We call on the Government of Kenya to URGENTLY process Godbless Lema’s asylum as per its obligations under international law and not deport the opposition politician back to Tanzania. Read our statement below. @FredMatiangi @IG_NPS
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Justice for #BabyPendo! We welcome the High Court's ruling directing 11 police commanders to face charges for crimes against humanity. This is a crucial step towards justice for the victims of 2017's post-election violence. #JusticeLoadingKE
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We are deeply outraged by the arbitrary arrest of peaceful protestors during this #OccupyParliamant protest. Today, the @NPSOfficial_KE has shown a blatant disregard for the right to protest, opting instead to silence dissent through force and intimidation.
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We stand with our brothers and sisters in Uganda and call for the release of the 26 people, including members of civil society groups and data entry clerks, arrested by Ugandan Police. Observing an election is a critical component of any democracy! #Afrikans4Uganda
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@C_NyaKundiH We are working with our partners to ensure that everyone is released and those responsible held accountable.
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1/2 June 25 QS @DiscoverJKUAT student Denzel Omondi protested at @NAssemblyKE.June 26 Seen at university.June 27 Disappeared .July 6 Body recovered in Mashimoni quarry, Juja.Postmortem reveals Denzel Omondi died by drowning, bruises need further investigation.#Justice4Denzel
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The right of Africans to free expression and a free media is not a privilege. The Government of Zimbabwe must .#FREEHopewell #FREEJacobNgarivhume arrested for exposing #CORRUPTION .RT until they are released.
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Celebrating @MarthaKarua is easy! She has done incredible things for the human rights movement, been pivotal in fighting for the freedoms we enjoy today, and given us incredible one-liners such as “I wasn’t taught.” We thank her for her service! #NGOWeek2021
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Martha Wanjiro Wainaina-Samuels continues to wait, 3 years down the line, for #JusticeForEbbie. Eddie is her daughter and was 15 years at the time of her death. The killer walks free.
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25 national associations of content creators, lawyers, medics and human rights defenders have demanded that the @NPSOfficial_KE clarify the whereabouts and release content creator Billy Simani @_CrazyNairobian and Gov't reaffirm the freedom of expression. #RejectFinanceBill2024
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#FactCheck . No. Not what @HonAdenDuale said. View video below . He affirms Muslim women + girls rights to wear hijab. (1) Every person has the right to freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief + opinion .Art.32 Constitution. Misreported @NationAfrica kindly retract.
Aden Duale to Kenyan Muslim women: Wear hijab in public or find another country to live.
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We are standing in solidarity with #JusticeForEbbie. 3 years is too long a wait to seek justice. Our children deserve protection. @FredMatiangi @DCI_Kenya @ODPP_KE @EduMinKenya @StateHouseKenya
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Joint Statement: In partnership with @ICJKenya, we remind the @kdfinfo & @NPSOfficial_KE that Kenya is not in a state of emergency. Military deployment in protests must respect our Constitution & human rights laws! #ProtectTheProtest
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Kenyans acting to protect @MariaSTsehai.earlier in today. ❤️🇰🇪❤️🇰🇪👍👍👍👍.#EndAbductionsKE .#EndEnforcedDisappearancesKE.
#BREAKING 🚨🇹🇿. Gari lililimteka @MariaSTsehai limeonekana na plate mbili tofauti mbele ya kenya na nyuma ya Tanzania.
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May this be a stark reminder of the cost of police brutality. The police have a duty to protect peaceful protesters like Evans Kiratu, not to take their lives. Rest in peace, shujaa.
The pain of a mother saying goodbye to her son Shujaa Evans Kiratu who was killed in the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests. Presently, Shujaa Evans' body is on the way to his rural home for burial today.
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We cant bear to imagine the turmoil @godbless_lema and his family are experiencing.Deporting him contravenes Kenya's obligations.We urge the Government of Kenya to grant asylum to Godbless Lema and his family. #AsylumForLema .
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On this #InternationalHumanRightsDay, we condemn the violent teargassing and arrest of peaceful protestors in Nairobi, calling for an end to femicide. #FreeIrunguHoughton. #EndFemicideKE #HumanRightsDay
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Silence only emboldens our oppressors! We must speak out against every instance of injustice. Today it is @godbless_lema, tomorrow it is those people, next week it could be you. Raise your voice and urge the government of Kenya to grant #AsylumForLema .@Chahali
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Sign the petition now and demand a Judicial Commission of Enquiry into the violence before and during June 25th #OccupyParliment and #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests! #ProtectTheProtest.
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Our Executive Director, @irunguhoughton, and 3 others have been arrested during the #EndFemicideKE peaceful protests. This brazen attack on the right to assembly is an affront to justice. We demand their immediate and unconditional release. #FreeIrungu #ProtectTheProtest
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This is the official @Arsenal match day programme for tonight's Premier League game against Cardiff City. In solidarity with #JusticeForMaina, who was an ardent supporter of @Arsenal, they have published a page on Carlington David Maina's Story @CarolRadull
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Today’s #FridayThoughts are dedicated to @godbless_lema, his family and all those who spoke up and fought for his right to seek asylum. This week, you are our heroes ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 Because of you, we got #AsylumForLema
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"If Tanzanian politicians are seeking asylum from political oppression, we must allow them into Kenya & process them-instead of facilitating their oppression." @kipdemas.#AsylumForLema
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"The conflict in Tigray is being fought in the dark, at the expense of those who are suffering and desperate for the world to hear and see their pain." 2.3 million people are in need of life-saving assistance in #Tigray. @AbiyAhmedAli #AllowAccessToTigray
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Chairperson @reneengamau.has been arrested by 11 officers and is currently at @PoliceKE Kilimani station. Her crime? Rallying the Jamhuri community to stop public-land grabbing. #FreeRenee.
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Deporting @godbless_lema back to Tanzania, a country where he risks facing serious human rights violations, would itself amount to a human rights violation.The Government of Kenya is obligated to protect and provide sanctuary to him and his family. May humanity prevail ✊🏿.
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The lives of @godbless_lema and his family are worth more than political contests and ambitions. We urge the government to remember its obligations and grant #AsylumForLema!
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@amnesty @irunguhoughton @Kaepernick7 Our @amnesty chairperson @MwikaliN and @Kaepernick7 Speak truth to power always!
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#FreeNaomi, #FreeBillyMwangi, #FreePeterMuteti, #FreeBenardKavuli—release them or present them in court!. The Government of Kenya must uphold the Constitution and guarantee freedom and security for all, as enshrined under Article 29.
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Yesterday morning, 7 Turkish asylum seekers namely Mustafa Genç, Abdullah Genç, Hüseyin Yeşilsu, Necdet Seyitoğlu, Öztürk Uzun, Alparslan Taşçı and Saadet Taşçı were abducted in Nairobi by unknown masked gunmen. Three of the abductees have since been released, while 4 remain.
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We send our condolences to the family of Benson and Emanuel Ndwiga. The constitution guarantees our right to life but those charged with protecting them are killing us. Curfew is not an excuse for excessive and lethal use of force. We demand #JusticeForKianjokomaBrothers.
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We are deeply concerned about the violence meted on unarmed students by police officers yesterday. 'Utumishi kwa wote' must count for something in moments such as these. #StopPoliceBrutality.#jkuatlivesmatter.#jkuat.#juja
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Amnesty International Kenya condemns the abduction of one of Kenya’s most respected and senior journalist @MachariaGaitho by unknown armed persons within the precinct of the Karen police station. We demand his immediate release. #JournalismIsNotACrime #FreePress
BREAKING NEWS: Veteran Journalist Macharia Gaitho abducted by police
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We're calling on the Clerk of the National Assembly to summon Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee must demand answers about the operation at Multimedia University,
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After a night of trending and detention at Capital Hill Station @kibee has been released without charges, his phone, laptop. He has been released and requested by @DCU to return on Friday. Thank you to @NelsonHavi.@katibainstitute for rallying to repp him. #ReleaseChaosKibe.
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Today upstanding citizen @reneengamau will appear before a magistrate at Kibera law courts for rallying her neighbourhood-Jamhuri phase 1 estate association to block a public land grab. We love the tshirt Renée -“Be Couragous".#SaveOurSpacesKE #StopLandGrabbing
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Statement: As Kenyans take to the streets for the third week, we remind the @NPSOfficial_KE & @kdfinfo of the Malindi High Court ruling that upholds Article 37 of the Constitution, guaranteeing every citizen the right to assemble #ProtectTheProtest
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🚨 Join us this Friday at Ufungamano House, 9am-2pm, for the Citizen Assembly! A youth engagement on their rights and quest for justice post #Maandamano
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Over the last decade, @AfUncensored have exposed some of the biggest corruption and impunity scandals across two administrations. #AllanNamuCompromised is a smear campaign that seeks to silence them and suffocate our right to know and Art.33. #IStandWithAfricaUncensored
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Thank you @MarigaThoithi for sharing this deeply moving poem by @warsan_shire. “No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark,”.Grant #AsylumForLema
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Accompanied by @LawSocietyofKe @IMLU_org @HakiKNCHR @AmnestyKenya staff @MariaSTsehai completed a medical examination and police statement after a well covered press conference. #EndAbductionsKE .#EndEnforcedDisappearancesKE
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Our ED @irunguhoughton with a fantastic point. Sending back @godbless_lema is itself a human rights violation. Government of Kenya remember your obligations under international law and grant #AsylumForLema! .@FredMatiangi @IG_NPS
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During this #BlackHistoryMonth , we celebrate you Prof Yash Pal Ghai for your relentless role and contribution in advancing human rights in Kenya. Yash, we salute you and celebrate you.
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Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson calls on @WilliamsRuto to protect the Turkish 4.#TransnationalRepressionKE .#EmergencyKenya.
Distressing news of abduction of Turkish refugees in Kenya by Turkish agents acting illegally. Tendency of nations disrespecting sovereignty of other nations is dangerous. I urge President Ruto to ensure immediate release of refugees. @WilliamsRuto.
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No one deserves such cruel treatment. Sheila didn't have to experience all this pain. We are standing in solidarity with the family of Sheila Adhiambo during this trying moment and we shall follow up on this case until justice is delivered. #JusticeForSheila #QueerLivesMatter.
Queer Lives in Kenya Matter!.Sheila Adhiambo Lumumba did NOT deserve such cruel death🤚🏾🛑.We Call upon the @DCI_Kenya @Kenyajudiciary @NPSOfficial_KE @ODPP_KE to investigate the perpetrators of this cruel act!.#JusticeForSheila #ProtectQueerKenyans. Tag others :.@irunguhoughton
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Today, we stood together, strong and unwavering, in the fight against femicide. We are proud of all those who showed up, raising their voices for those who can no longer speak. But our fight doesn’t end here. Let’s continue to demand justice. #EndFemicideKE
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Six hours now. Lawyers have been refused to see those arrested and they have been denied opportunity of bond or bail. We hear Mombasa is the same .“orders from above”?.#ProtectTheProtestKE.#EndAbductionsKE #EndEnforcedDisappearancesKE
A similar team of lawyers @LawSocietyofKe @HakiAfrica and other lawyers and HRDs also at Central @NPSOfficial_KE Mombasa station to seek release of those arrested. #JusticeForAll .#ProtectTheProtestKE.#EndAbductionsKE #EndEnforcedDisappearancesKE.
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🚨 STATEMENT: We condemn the recent wave of abductions targeting citizens involved in the #RejectFinanceBillEntiely protests. 12 abductions have taken place over the last 5 days, with an alarming surge last night. #ProtectTheProtest #FreeThemAll
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"I was in the streets yesterday and I saw the power of young people, unafraid but inspired by their collective power." @HeyHeyBlinky.#KenyanFreedomWriters
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Helpless residents of Dagoretti Corner are watching as @KenyaPower & @KenyaRailways_ demolish their homes.The demolitions that started this morning have left 3000 people homeless and 200 businesses destroyed. No prior notice was given to the residents. #DagorettiDemolitions
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Headed to Central Police Station to enquire about th charge sheet. #Protectheprotest #endfemicide #HumanRightsDay2024
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"Carilton Maina's killings shatters again the myth that only violent criminals are being killed lawfully. This death has the Hallmark of unlawful and extra judicial killing and must be comprehensively probed". @johnallannamu.@dkmaraga.#JusticeForMaina .#JusticeForCarilton
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#IkoKazi! We're hiring! We are looking for a Communications and Membership Officer who is a creative and knows their way with digital, print, social media content creation. If this looks like you or someone you know, apply by Oct 25th.See full TORs here:
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.@godbless_lema recently fled to Kenya with his wife & 3 children seeking asylum from GOK. We believe that he is in police custody in Kajiado. His lawyer Prof George Wajackoyah has also confirmed that he may be deported back to TZ. #AsylumForLema
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Safiri salama @godbless_lema na familia. We were proud to protect your right to asylum. Thank you @ForeignOfficeKE @InteriorKE @ImmigrationDept @RefugeesAfrica for upholding our obligation as a sanctuary nation for others. #challenge57.
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Imagine leaving your home and your country due to threats to you and your family’s lives, only to face the threat of being sent back to the danger you were running from. This is what @godbless_lema and his family are currently facing. @FredMatiangi @IG_NPS grant #AsylumForLema ✊🏾
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We condemn the harassment of a female motorist earlier today on Forest Road. The mob violence meted on the motorist is worrying and sickening. We call for firm and speedy apprehension of the perpetrators. #EndGBV #EndVAWG #BreakTheBias.
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Our @AmnestyKenya statement on charges preferred against Mildred Owino and Joram Odhiambo.#FreeAtty .#BBIInMombasa
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In the recent past Human Rights Defenders have been facing threats and harrassments and we hope Caroline has not fallen into these traps. We continue to request the @NPSOfficial_KE and @DCI_Kenya to do thier best to trace Caroline. #FindCarolineMwatha
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Amnesty demands the release of @husskhalid and others arrested for convening a peaceful Mashujaa Day assembly. Protest is a legitimate form of free expression under our constitution. Obstructing a fundamental freedom is unlawful and criminal.
VOCAL Africa CEO Hussein Khalid (@husskhalid) arrested while addressing media outside Uhuru Park after activists were barred from holding event to honour victims of anti-govt protests. #MashujaaDay2024
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Thank you for your solidarity! .@reneengamau has been released on cash bail. The case goes before Kibera 8am .#FreeRenee
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Caroline as a mother, she's loving and caring. Her passion to fight social injustices tell it all. She is a friend to many and we all miss her #FindCarolineMwatha
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We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all arrested protestors and observers. We call on the @NPSOfficial_KE to uphold its duty to protect and respect the rights of Kenyan citizens to assemble peacefully. #OccupyParliament
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For your courage and resilience.For your undying resolve to unearth injustices and to stand for what is true.During this #BlackHistoryMonth , we celebrate you @johnallannamu. #WednesdayMotivation
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The police officer accused of killing @MeruUniversity student leader Evans Njoroge was arrested and arraigned in court earlier today. He was denied bail & has been remanded at the GK Prison in Meru till 24th July 2018 for plea taking. #JusticeforEvansNjoroge #StopTheBullet
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120 unclaimed bodies are set for disposal in just seven days this raises more questions than it answers. How many of these bodies represent loved ones who went missing during the protests?
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What is the cost of abductions and what needs to happen now? Join @MariaSTsehai @irunguhoughton Charles Owino and @KoinangeJeff on #JKLive @citizentvkenya
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.@AmnestyKenya expresses solidarity with sister @AmnestyNigeria as they seek police reforms in Nigeria.#EndSARS.
THREAD.Our calls for an end to atrocities of Nigerian Police were ignored by authorities:.On 18 September 2014 we launched “Welcome to Hell Fire” a report on torture by Nigerian security forces;👇🏿.#EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutalitynow
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Our hearts are broken reading what happened to Velvine Nungari Kinyanjui. It is past time to #EndFemicideKE. This week we dedicate our #FridayThoughts to the women who have lost their lives to femicide. May you rest in peace and receive justice. #JusticeforVelvine #justiceforvesh
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Right to Life is absolute. Every person has a right to dignity, respect, and protection under Article 26 of the Constitution. Sign this petiton to stand in solidarity with Edwin Chiloba. #JusticeForEdwinChiloba.
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1/2 Forensic investigators, pathologists and staff from @IMLU_org @HakiAfrica Shield for Justice and @AmnestyKenya spent the day observing the post mortem of the Kware bodies.
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