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Julius Kamau a seasoned human rights activist has been violently arrested by the Presidential Security Unit & whisked away in unregistered car to unknown destination. Julius was just executing his democratic rights as a patriot. We call for his immediate release
#FreeJuliusKamau
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A homeless elderly man has been shot dead today in Mathare at around 8PM by the police from Pangani Police Station, for being found outside during curfew hours, the killing happens just hours after the president's speech on Madaraka Day.
@OHCHRKENYA
@IJMKenya
@ODPP_KE
@IPOA_KE
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We reject the government's attempt to brand these young patriots as criminals.
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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1. We demand the arrest of
#SamirTheRapist
immediately.
2. We demand for him to be taken to court to answer for rape charges and any other crime he has committed.
3. We also need all witnesses to be protected...
#EngageTheIG
@IG_NPS
@DCI_Kenya
@ODPP_KE
@bonifacemwangi
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*URGENT ALERT*
Kennedy Onyango who was shot by police "accidentally" at the Dandora Police Station and has been recuperating at KNH after undergoing surgery has been picked by the OCS from Dandora police station from his hospital ward and up to now their destination is unclear.
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DEATH IN A POLICE POST!! ANOTHER CASE OF POLICE BRUTALITY
Hussein Noor born 1999, was arrested yesterday 4/06/24 at around 1pm at Galana petrol station and was held at Kawangware police Post just to be pronounced dead today under unclear circumstances. we demand justice for Noor
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Nyamai,a teenager aged 14-15 from Mathare Bondeni, was allegedly arrested by the police from Pangani and shot dead in cold blood in an unclear circumstances at around 7pm yesterday
We demand accountability from the Police.
#StopGunViolence
#ArrestTheKillerCop
#Justice4Nyamai
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A middle aged man from Mathare 4A, was beaten to death by the police yesterday around 7:30 pm allegedly for being found outside during curfew hours
@IJMKenya
@MissingVoicesKE
@NPSOfficial_KE
@ODPP_KE
@OHCHRKENYA
@StateHouseKenya
@DCI_Kenya
@HakiKNCHR
@happyolal
#PoliceBrutality
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Why is the DCI hesitant to post the image of this murder suspect on their pages, yet quick to criminalize the youth for protesting?
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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The government has failed Kenyans in so many ways including depriving it's citizens basic commodities according to Article 43 of the Kenyan constitution.
#PeoplesMarchToStatehouse
@MathareSJustice
@KiamaikoC
@DandoraJustice
@mukuru_cjc
@haki_iwengao
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On 16/01/2020 at around 1300hrs, Ahmed Masjit a male youth in his early twenties from Majengo area in Kamukunji, confronted a police known to the public as "Chirchir" to know why his Friend was being arrested, in retaliation the police shot him. He wasn't armed or threatening!
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The Mukuru community has faced numerous challenges: 3yrs ago, KPLC removed all the transformers, leaving them without electricity. Under Uhuru's regime, their houses were demolished, rendering over 30,000 families homeless. Now, under Ruto's regime, they are being massacred
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BREAKING
After freeing all 35 HRD's today without charges
@ODPP_KE
has decided to bow to state repression & filed trumped up charges
The activists are expected at Milimani Law Courts tommorow at 8am
We are calling on all patriots to show up & show out
#ReleaseSabaSabaComradesNow
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Kariobangi Social Justice Center in partnership with
@siasaplace
was to conduct a Civics & Governance Art Expo in Kariobangi today
@IGPJaphethKoome
has sent police contingent who have confiscated the activity's tents and taken over the grounds.
Is Kenya turning to a police state?
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Traffic police officers who extort motorists along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway were in for a rude shock this morning courtesy of Social Justice Defenders!
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We demand that the trumped up charges against these Human Rights defenders and members from Mathare be dropped immediately and they be released unconditionally and the inspector General of police to issue a public apology withing 24hrs!
Protesting is a constitutional Right!
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Sad to report that Yasin Moyo, the 13yr old who was shot by police yesterday (30/03/2020) at 7:20pm while at their balcony in Kiamaiko, has passed away while undergoing treatment at Mama Lucy hospital.
@OHCHRKENYA
@IPOA_KE
@NPSOfficial_KE
@dailynation
@MissingVoicesKE
@happyolal
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We refuse to be misled by deceptive discussions aimed at stalling our progress. We demand immediate and substantial changes in government operations. Our national agenda must prevail!
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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ALERT!! ALERT!!
8 boys have been arrested at mlango kubwa barabara ya chini and have been forced in a personal car no KCJ 282 Q the residents are fearing for there lives.
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With deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss, we share the passing of Benna Buluma, affectionately known as Mama Victor. As the leader of the Mothers of Victims and Survivors Network, she tirelessly advocated for police accountability amidst the ongoing floods
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#NjaaRevolution
#PeoplesMarchToStatehouse
WE THE PEOPLE!!
If we loose our FEAR they loose their POWER!!
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All Sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya.
Limiting the public from expressing Their views on state policies, laws and regulations is the earliest indication of a shrinking civic space in a democratic society.
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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Deploying the military to respond to a leaderless and unarmed protest is a gross overreach. Peaceful dissent should be met with dialogue, not force. Please Protect our Democracy
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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The president remains on the same side as he was during the first
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
in 1990, vehemently opposing the people's will and their quest for a just society free from corruption and police abuse of power.
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Robert Chiloba, 27, & Oscar aka Manoti, 24, were been brutally murdered in Mathare by police from Pangani Police station last night, allegedly for breaking curfew.
In February, Mathare has recorded 8 EJEs cases and 2 missing persons. All cases are connected to police brutality
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Uhuru doesn't even relate or understand the struggles of the Mwananchi who live in the informal settlements.He doesn't consider us when taking these drastic decisions.
Kenyans, it's clear Uhuru has no remorse or good will of Kenyans at heart.
JOIN US!!
#PeoplesMarchToStatehouse
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We here to
#EngageTheIG
on the rape cases involving Samir Yusuf, former Kamukunji OCS and the current OCS of Pangani police station...
We demand accountability for his actions and Justice for the victims who most are members of
@NPSOfficial_KE
@IG_NPS
@ODPP_KE
@DCI_Kenya
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Ongoing Saba Saba March for our lives Kisumu County.
Thank you citizens of Kisumu for not bowing to intimidation.
People's power is greater than the people in power !
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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Today We stand in unity with the Busia Senator Hon. Omtatah
@OkiyaOmtatah
, and ask all the patriotic citizens to offer him court solidarity as the case against the Finance Act 2023 is brought forth today from 9:00am
Link below
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Update:Yasin Moyo, the 13yr old who just got shot by a rogue officer at Kiamaiko is undergoing treatment & has just been taken for a scan to determine the extent of damage by the bullet
@UhaiWetu
@FaithKasina
@happyolal
@OHCHRKENYA
@IJMKenya
#PoliceBrutality
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Today 26 community members from Mathare, along with human rights defenders, have been arrested by the police while protesting. They were demanding that evacuated victims by the government to be relocated to affordable housing units in Pangani instead of receiving a dismal 10K.
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We have had monthly Civic education activities during Tano Tano,Sita Sita & Saba Saba is no different
We will be having mass action in various parts of our country
We have notified
@NPSOfficial_KE
as required by law & therefore expect maximum cooperation
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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Yash breaks down as he speaks of the injustices. He says we must go that extra mile to ensure our spaces are liberated and such inhumane acts come to an end.
#VoiSocialJusticeCentreLaunch
@HakiAfrica
@S4JMombasa
@katibainstitute
@HakiKNCHR
@habibomar201
@gacheke2011
@OHCHRKENYA
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We are in solidarity with the masses of Kariobangi who are demonstrating against forceful eviction by the
@StateHouseKenya
. The government approach to the slum dwellers quest for justice has always been violence and we can't allow this culture police abuse of power in our midst
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Using arts to Celebrate a young activist from Mathare who has courageously stood up for change in the recent protests! Your bravery and determination inspire us all. Keep pushing for a better future!
@Mendy_Mkenya
8/8/2024
#NaneNaneMarch
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#FreeHuruma12
last night 12 comrades have been arrested by Huruma police when they were on their way home from a private party. These arbitrary arrests are meant to attack the justice movement after a successful Saba Saba March. Leaders like
@happyolal
@FaithKasina
@gacheke2011
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The social justice movement demands that the government should stop playing politics with the lives of the poor and accord them a dignified livelihood by relocating the flood victims camping outside in Mathare to affordable housing units in Pangani
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We will not relent
We will not be cowed
Let it be known that we dared to speak!
Shame on
@IG_NPS
@PoliceKE
for disrupting a peaceful protest and violently arresting protesters.
Thank you
@DefendersKE
for legal assistance
Aluta Continua ✊🏿
#RejectFinanceBill2023
#NJAARevolution
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Happening Now
Police lobby teargas at peaceful protesters during Saba Saba March for our lives, Nairobi
Michael Kamande, Clarice Halanga and Anami Toure have been arrested Comrade Said Athumani has also been injured by a teargas canister
Aluta Continua✊🏿
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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Thirty two human right defenders risk spending tonight in a cold cell at Central Police Station
Their crime?
Exercising their right to protest
@NPSOfficial_KE
and
@IG_NPS
why do you keep clawing back our country's gains?
#ReleaseSabaSabaComradesNow
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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The call for an immediate halt on the ongoing unlawful and arbitrary evictions disguised as evacuation
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#TheCitizenAssembly
is happening tomorrow at Ufungamano House. We will register families of victims, support those in hospitals, and launch a network to demand for justice for the victims. Together, we can make a difference. Don't miss it!
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Mr President and the IG of police must take full responsibility for the murder of Denzel Otieno a 23 yr old student who was due to graduate this year! His only crime was to participate in a peaceful protest unarmed
#TheCitizenAssembly
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Today's churches are nothing like those of 1990. Back then, churches were fearless & revolutionary, championing for social change and defending the masses. Now, they seem more like avenues for money laundering and defending impunity.
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
#SocialJustice
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UPDATE
Unfortunately 32 HRD's arbitrarily arrested will have to spend a second night at Central Police station.
The OCS has denied them bail & medical care citing orders from above
Our pertinent question remains who is this ABOVE that is above the law?
#ReleaseSabaSabaComradesNow
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Two young men have been shot dead by BARAZA at around 6:00Am this morning at Mlango Kwa Bridge.
@DCI_Kenya
@ODPP_KE
@IG_NPS
You have continuously been silent about police killings.
We want accountability of these killings..
@AmnestyKenya
@IJMKenya
@HakiAfrica
@IAU_KE
@IPOA_KE
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Police brutality on display at Central Police Station.
Police have violently dispersed HRD's, CSO's and members of the fourth estate who had gone to follow up on a case of 32 HRD's illegally detained at the station.
Solidarity Needed!
@OHCHRKENYA
#ReleaseSabaSabaComradesNow
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We strongly condemn the kidnapping of activist Morara Kebaso. This act shows that the police are being weaponized to silence dissenting voices. The culture of impunity and enforced disappearances remains rampant within the police force. We demand for his immediate release!!!
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When a young man in a Nairobi ghetto reaches 25 years, his friends throw him a party. He made it, they say. Most young men expect to die before growing old, killed by a police bullet.
#SabaSabaMarch4OurLives
demonstrates for the right for young men to grow old.
#StoptheBulletKE
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Two young friends of
@FoundationGf
, Chiloba 27 (on left picture) & Oscar 24 (on right picture) have been brutally murdered by the killer cops of Pangani 6, last night at 10PM in Mathare. They broke curfew, but that is not a reason to murder them!!
Until when??!!
#StopKillerCops
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The body of Ramadhan Bakari who was reported missing after being arrested by a police officer from Pangani police station alias (Blackie) has been found dumped in Eastleigh section one next to juja Road with wounds around the neck.
@OHCHRKENYA
@MissingVoicesKE
@HakiAfrica
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Democracy isn't just about assembling; it includes marching on the streets during the
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
, even while chanting slogans that make the state uncomfortable, like
#RutoMustGo
.
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We condemn the criminalization of Human Rights Defenders and demand for the immediate release of comrade Wilfred Olal and 50 others held in various police stations for taking part in today's
#SabaSabaMarchForOurlives
#FreeOlal
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Demostration in Kayole after police kill a bodaboda man during curfew and left the body at the scene.
Citizens are tired of Police illegal killings.
#KayolePoliceKillings
#EndCurfewNow
#EndPoliceKillings
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This is Ayale Asnaq 22 yrs who was shot dead yesterday evening at around 6 pm at Kiamaiko,while standing in the balcony.He was shot by police officer said from Nairobi area,it happened after they were confronted by members of public for allegation of harassment.
#JusticeForAyale
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STATEMENT FROM THE ODDP:
DPP Noordin Haji has approved the arrest and prosecution of a police officer, Duncan Ndiema Ndiwah in connection with the fatal shooting of 13 year old boy, Yasin Hussein Moyo at Huruma area on 30/3/20.
@OHCHRKENYA
@MissingVoicesKE
@IJMKenya
@happyolal
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The Mathare Social Justice Centre
@MathareSJustice
invites you to a peaceful march organising by mothers of victim to raise awareness against extra judicial executions as we head to the 2022 elections. Mathare community demands a peaceful and bloodless elections this time round.
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Happening Now:
Eight human right defenders arrested in Vihiga County.
They are currently at Mbale Police Station
Namely:
Faith Ouko
Tom onzere
Fred ozere
Nicholas odhiambo
Kennedy matiba
Vincent muhavi
Sylvestus mbwanga
Collins wamboa
@DefendersKE
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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The state fears the
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
due to its potential to unify & mobilize vast numbers of citizens, amplifying their demands for change and challenging the status quo. A match on 7/7 will express a widespread discontent and push for significant political reforms.
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Usiwachwe nyuma, kam tao twende Harambee house (Office of the President)
Leo tunachachisha mbaka gava iskie kilio yetu
#NJAARevolution
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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Today we remember our Comrade Henry Ekal and the service he offered to the people of Mathare Community as a member of
@Bulamwa
,
@MathareSJustice
and Ongoza Njia.
He took part in planning the first
#SabasabaMarchForOurLive
in 2018 that gave birth to
@UhaiWetu
Movement.
VIVA EKAL!!
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The Social Justice Centers Working Group offer deepest condolences to the family of Benson and Emmanuel. We feel your pain and we are in solidarity with you in seeking justice for these young promising lives.
SENZENINA!!!
#JusticeForKianjokomaBrothers
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We are displeased with the current state of the nation and will not be silenced or remain passive. From poor flood management and rising ethnic tensions to issues with the finance bill, evictions, and demolitions, we have had enough. We are taking to the streets on 6/6.
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Tomorrow all roads lead to Mathare Hall to celebrate the militancy, patriotism and resilience of our true hero, Field Marshall Dedan Waciuri Kimathi.
The theme of the day is Our roadmap to
#Land
,
#Food
and
#Freedom
#KimathiDay
#LandFoodAndFreedom
#NotYetUhuru
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Press statement on the storming and breaking into Kariobangi Social Justice Center office by Kariobangi North ward MCA and Police officers
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Tomorrow, we are advancing with
#TheCitizenAssembly
at the History Ufangamano House from 9:am, to demand accountability from the state for the lives lost during the recent protest crackdown.
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This is one of the
#PoliceBrutalityKenya
we're talking about... They are not in uniform and they come arresting citizen who are demonstrating within their right according to
#Article37
in the Kenyan constitution 2010 without informing them the reason for the arrest
@IJMKenya
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What tangible project impacting the lives of all Kenyans has this government completed or initiated to justify demanding more taxes?
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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Convener of the Social Justice Movement Comrade Happy Olal
@happyolal
and 7 other members of Dandora Social Justice Centre arrested and taken to Kariobangi police station.
#SabaSabaMarchForOurlives
#TekelezaKatiba
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Mukuru community are facing violence and threats to their lives from the State. Yet, their resilience remains unshakeable.
The Mukuru community has faced numerous challenges: 3yrs ago, KPLC removed all the transformers, leaving them without electricity. Under Uhuru's regime, their houses were demolished, rendering over 30,000 families homeless. Now, under Ruto's regime, they are being massacred
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The catholic church should help the country by directing their faithfuls to worship from home, God is omnipresent. Is offertory more important that peoples lives? We should not allow recklessness that will send the country into panic.
#UkweliUsemwe
#TruthBeTold
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Boniface Ogutu Akach a Kisumu based human rights defender has been physically assaulted and locked up by police at Kisumu Central police station.
No reason for arrest yet as police continue to harass him. His clothes torn & knee seriously injured.
#freebonifaceAkach
@IJMKenya
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Mr. President
@WilliamsRuto
why are there Different regulations applying to various groups living in the same country. Residents in slums are required to maintain a distance of 30m from the river, while landowners in the affluent area of Pangani only maintain a distance of 10m?
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Mukuru Social Justice Center seeks financial support to help the youth retrieving bodies from the Quarry, assist victims of police brutality nursing wounds from recent protests, and support our volunteers documenting human rights violations. Your help makes a difference.
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Free at last!
Special thanks to
@DefendersKE
and all organisation who've pushed for their release
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Ngare and Baba Godi, officers from Soweto Police station continue killing youths
This is Kelvin Mbugua, 23yrs old artist from Kayole that was on Thursday morning 15th Sept, killed by these officers despite him surrendering for an arrest.
#StopExtraJudicialKilling
#StopKillerCop
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We Strongly condemn the attack on Kariobangi Social Justice Center by the MCA of Kariobangi North ward, aided by police. Targeting human rights organizations is an attempt to silence vital voices in the fight for justice. This aggression must be condemned& justice served swiftly
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Ongoing Saba Saba March for our lives Nairobi County.
Human rights defenders arrested in Nairobi are:
Athumani Said
Anami Ture
Davis Lichuma
Michael Kamande
Eunice Akinyi
Clarice Halanga
Stella Adhiambo
Collince Odhiambo
Dennis Mbogo
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
#Righttoprotest
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OPEN LETTER TO UHURU MUIGAI KENYATTA THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA
26/ MARCH 2020
@AmnestyKenya
@StateHouseKenya
@KanzeDena
@happyolal
@njokigachanja
@javanowala
@FaithKasina
@gacheke2011
@OHCHRKENYA
@MissingVoicesKE
@NPSOfficial_KE
@dailynation
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SOLIDARITY ALERT
The police have violently dispersed our protest, assaulted & arrested our comrades namely Said Athumani,Owalla Ochieng,Mutunge Mwangi,Irene Soila from
@thekhrc
& one more person
@IG_NPS
stop curtailing the right to protest!
@IPOA_KE
@DefendersKE
@DefendDefenders
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Yesterday, we successfully honored our beloved Mama Victor with a befitting send-off at her home in Seme, Kisumu. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your generous contributions and unwavering support during this difficult time.
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We demand the immediate release of Comrade Awiti Mala and Scholastica Juma who are illegally being held up at Kariobangi police station on incitement allegations.
@HakiAfrica
@DefendersKE
@OHCHRKENYA
@thekhrc
@ODPP_KE
@gacheke2011
@happyolal
@WMutunga
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The recent evictions targeting poor neighborhoods, such as Mathare, Majengo, Korogocho, Kariobangi, and Ruaraka, are a blatant display of inequality and injustice that demands
unequivocal condemnation. Despite affluent individuals also encroaching upon riparian land
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Today we mark the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances
#WakoWapi
In the poster👇are the Demands that Kenyans need the Kenyan government make sure they are met
#EngageTheIG
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On this Int'l Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we honor those whose voices have been silenced & stand with their families in the fight for justice. We must never stop seeking answers and ensuring these human rights violations are brought to light ~ Aua Balde
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Update:
Human right defenders arrested in Vihiga during Saba Saba March for our lives have been released on cash bail through legal assistance from
@DefendersKE
#SabaSabaMarchForOurLives
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Tomorrow We are On!!!
Media Invitation:
Join us tomorrow outside the parliament as we present our petition regarding the current state of affairs in the country.
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For any Solidarity towards the Burial arrangements for mama victor and her children please contact Dina Mwaniki on 0795672612
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Police are used as a tool of Oppression to innocent Kenyans expressing their their grievances according to Article 39 of the 2010 Constitution
#NjaaRevolution
#PeoplesMarchToStatehouse
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Cde. Gacheke
@gacheke2011
has been arrested around Tom Mboya, the Police are extorting money from members of the public, they arrested him upon intervening on an arrest. He is at Kamukunji Police Station.
@HakiAfrica
@AmnestyKenya
@happyolal
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Still undecided about finance bill 2023?
Worry not! Join us Monday 5th at Austin grounds, Mathare as we dissect the bill to a lay man's understanding.
Our National Convener
@happyolal
will be one of the speakers and the occasion shall be graced by Senator and HRD
@OkiyaOmtatah
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We the Citizens have refused to sit and watch our country's gains go down the drain.
Finance bill 2023 promotes inequality & extortive taxation.
Tommorow let's evoke Article 1 & 37 of our Constitution
All Sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya✊🏿
#RejectTheFinanceBill2023
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Exciting news! ✨🎉
Just launched our brand new website! 💻 It's been a labor of love, and we can't wait for you to explore all the amazing features and content we have in store for you. Check it out now and let us know what you think!
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