Yesterday, 15 October, the Kenyan police arrested seven members of Bunge la Mwananchi on suspicion of illegal assembly as they were protesting a tax increase on commodities. Amongst those arrested was human rights defender Ruth Mumbi. Read the rest of this entry »
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Kenya: Human Rights Defenders under attack but continue to speak out against skipping the ICC
October 15, 2013Helping the police in Kenya can cost you dearly – human rights defender John Abok experienced it
June 30, 2013On 27 June 2013, human rights defender John Abok was arrested and held in police custody over allegations of impersonation. Read the rest of this entry »