Veteran pro-democracy activist Wafula Buke has raised important concerns about the government's compensation framework for victims of recent anti-government protests. He argues that the proposed compensation amounts for families of those who lost their lives fall short, especially when compared to court awards given to survivors of torture during the
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Saba Saba Day in Kenya: History, Meaning and Democratic Legacy
Every year on July 7, Kenya proudly celebrates Saba Saba Day, a date that has transformed from a prohibited pro-democracy rally into a powerful symbol of resistance, constitutional reform, and citizen activism.Thirty-six years after the initial protests shook the foundation of President Daniel arap Moi’s one-party government, Saba Saba continues
Activist Lichuma Found Alive After Alleged Torture During Gen Zs Demos
Activist Davis Lichuma has been located at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) after being reported missing during the protests in Nairobi on June 25, 2026. Human rights organizations revealed that Lichuma was found in serious condition on Sunday evening, June 28, while undergoing treatment at the hospital. Activists expressed concern, noting
KNCHR Identifies 1,224 Human Rights Victims Ahead of Reparations Framework Deadline
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has identified 1,224 victims of human rights violations, including those related to protests and demonstrations, as it races against a tight deadline to establish a national compensation and reparations framework.In a press statement released on April 1, 2026, the Commission announced that
Orengo Urges Tuju to Stay Put Even in Police Custody
Siaya Governor James Orengo has encouraged the embattled former Cabinet Secretary, and Jubilee Party former Secretary General, Raphael Tuju to continue fighting for his health following a hospital visit on Wednesday. Tuju fell ill while in police custody on Monday, having been forcibly placed into a car during his arrest.
Maanzo Accuses Police of Manhandling Raphael Tuju During Arrest
Senator Dan Maanzo has leveled serious accusations against police officers, alleging that they handled former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju with excessive force during his arrest on March 23, 2026. These allegations emerge amidst a series of events involving Tuju's sudden disappearance, his reemergence, and subsequent detention on charges of providing
15 Arrested as Violence Rocks Gachagua’s Church Event
In the wake of a tumultuous church event in Gatundu, Kiambu County, at least 15 suspects have been apprehended amidst escalating violence. This incident unfolded during a service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday, as clashes erupted between rival youth factions outside the African Independent Pentecostal Church
