Kenya National Commision on Human Rights

26/09/2025

23/09/2025

Habeas Corpus = “to have the body.”

Swipe ➡️ to see how KNCHR intervened in Garissa, where Hon. Justice J.N. Onyiego ordered the State to produce three persons abducted at gunpoint from their home in Hagadera refugee camp on 13th Sept 2024.

15/09/2025

KNCHR contributed to the UN Report on challenges faced by Intersex persons in Kenya. The Report, guided by the 2024 UNHRC Resolution, is being presented today at the 60th HRC. A milestone for dignity & equality.


Report: https://lnkd.in/g6YCrUnq

15/09/2025

Why is it so hard to talk about su***de openly?
Catch the discussion 🎥 LIVE on Good Morning Kenya as KNCHR’s Senior Human Rights Officer, Clement Kemboi (2L), sheds light on su***de prevention and the broader conversation on mental health rights.

10/09/2025

To God we belong, and to Him we shall return.🕊️🌄

KNCHR mourns the loss of Felicia Magiri Mburu, Deputy Director of Research & Compliance, who passed away on the 8th of September after a short illness.

Her legacy: “Nothing For Us Without Us.”

Rest in Power HRD Felicia Mburu!✊

10/09/2025

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, KNCHR joins the call to change the narrative on su***de.

Every life matters. Every story deserves to be heard.

08/09/2025

What role do NHRIs play in embedding within national climate instruments? 🌍
Join KNCHR’s Anne Okutoyi tomorrow, Sept 9, 2025, for an insightful discussion with key stakeholders.

05/09/2025

Kenya National Commision on Human Rights held a consultative meeting with the Global Action for Women with Disabilities to explore collaboration areas aligned with the institutions' mandates. The KNCHR values partnerships as they ensure no one is left behind in the promotion and protection of Human Rights.

05/09/2025

KNCHR conducted a capacity building session for journalists in Garissa by equipping them with skills in sensitive and ethical human rights reporting. The training highlighted how the media can responsibly highlight stories on refugee rights, enforced disappearances, human trafficking and other critical issues affecting vulnerable communities in North Eastern Kenya.

Journalists are key in shaping informed public discourse and amplifying voices without stigma or re-traumatization. Through the project, KNCHR reaffirms its commitment to strengthening media freedom, promoting accurate reporting, and advancing the protection of human rights for all

03/09/2025

KNCHR joined stakeholders in Garissa for the official launch of the Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) Suites, graced by the Chief Justice, Hon. Martha Koome, and the Governor of Garissa County, H.E. Nadhif Jama.

As a member of the Court Users Committee (CUC), KNCHR views the AJS Suites as a milestone in promoting inclusive, culturally sensitive, and accessible justice for all, especially marginalized groups. Rooted in the community’s belief in maslah (amicable dispute resolution), AJS complements the formal justice system while safeguarding human rights.

30/08/2025

As we commemorate the International Day of the Victims of today, enforced disappearances remain a painful reality in Kenya.
KNCHR stands in solidarity, with families still searching for their loved ones. KNCHR condemns these grave human rights violations that erode public trust & undermine constitutional freedoms.
KNCHR calls on State agencies to investigate all reported cases, hold perpetrators accountable & ensure no person is subjected to secret detention or made to vanish without trace.

27/08/2025

Today, we mark 15 years since the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 – a transformative moment in our nation’s history.

KNCHR appreciates these milestones and continues to stand firm in promoting, protecting and monitoring the realization of the rights and freedoms guaranteed in our Constitution.

As we celebrate this milestone, we also recognize that many Kenyans still feel they have not fully enjoyed the fruits of the Constitution. Moving forward, we must commit to its faithful implementation, ensure equitable service delivery, strengthen institutions, and safeguard the rights and dignity of all. Only then can we truly realize the promise of the Constitution, 2010.