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KNCHR makes submissions to the UN Human Rights Council on extra-judicial killings |
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has made submissions to the United Nations Human Rights Council to provide further information on extra-judicial killings in Kenya. Read More |
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KNCHR condemns Mungiki mayhem in Central province. |
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the recent spate of killings in parts of Central Province. The KNCHR has at the same time urged the police to take urgent action to stop further killings... Read more |
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KNCHR condemns police for using excessive force in quelling student riots |
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the police for using excessive force in quelling student riots at Kenyatta university. The Commission says that the excessive use of force and brutality leading to deaths is unwarranted and uncivilized. Read more |
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KNCHR relaunches its North Rift Regional Office in Kitale Town |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) officially re-launched its North Rift Regional Office in Kitale Town on February 27th 2009. Locals present in the event welcomed the initiative during the colourful event graced by Bishop Cornelius Korir of the Diocese Eldoret. The office which was previously located in Kapenguria town, is now located in Ambwere Plaza, 3rd floor and is expected to increase accessibility of the Commission to members of the public in the North Rift Region. |
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KNCHR Position on formation of Special Tribunal for Post 2007 Election Violence |
The National Commission wants a local Special Tribunal to try the perpetrators of Post 2007 Election Violence, as opposed to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Commission has also sent an advisory brief to parliament on proposed changes to the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill that will seek to establish an effective Tribunal in the Kenyan constitution. Read more |
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KNCHR Position on the Communications (Amendment) Act 2008 |
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) wishes to express disappointment with the recent developments on the now Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act 2008. Foremost, we point out that it is not in the interest of the country for President Kibaki to assent to the Bill... Read more |
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KNCHR Position on the Kenya Communications (Amendment) Bill 2008 |
The arbitrary arrest of journalists and members of the civil society for simply expressing their dissatisfaction with the State over the Kenya Communications (Amendment) Bill, refusal of MP's to pay taxes and high cost of food should not be an excuse by the very government that promised to uphold the constitution to clamp down on them... Read More |
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KNCHR calls for speedy implementation of the ICPRD |
KNCHR has urged the Government to implement the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ICRPD. Speaking during the Sixth General meeting of the African Union of the blind in Morocco, Commissioner Lawrence Mute urged African States to respect, protect and facilitate the rights of persons with disabilities through adoption of legislative, administrative and other measures for the implementation of the rights recognized in the Convention. He said states need to take up measures to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability by any person, organization or private enterprise... Read More |
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KNCHR Statement on Human Rights Violations at Kamiti Maximum Prison |
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KNCHR has expressed grave concern regarding the gross violation of the human rights of inmates prisoners by the Prisoner officers on 17th November 2008 at the Kamiti maximum prison.Read more |
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KNCHR Fact Finding Mission Report on the Mandera Security Operation |
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KNCHR undertook a fact finding mission on 29th October 2008 to gather information on the security operation in the larger Mandera region. Our findings revealed serious human rights violations. There were allegations of torture, ill-treatment, looting, arbitrary arrests, beatings, rape and other acts of violation upon personal dignity carried out by members of the security units tasked with the operation. Read More |
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KNCHR Latest Report on Extrajudicial Execution and Disappearances |
The report entitled "The Cry of Blood" is an account of alleged executions and disappearances of persons suspected to be Mungiki adherents by the Kenya Police since July 2007. Read more |
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KNCHR presents final Post Election Violence Report to Waki Commission |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has investigated and documented serious human rights violations following the post 2007 election violence. In the course of the investigations, the KNCHR established the names of the perpetrators and planners of the violence. |
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Domesticating convention on the rights of persons with disabilities: Key considerations for Kenya |
Commissioner Lawrence Mute sheds light on deliberations that key stakeholders in the Kenyan Chapter including human rights organizations, civil societies and learning institutions, need to incorporate in the implementation of international convention on the rights of person with disabilities (ICRPD) which the country ratified on 19th May 2008. Read More... |
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The Amnesty Debate: KNCHR Position |
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The issue of whether to grant amnesty to perpetrators of violence in post election crisis in Kenya has elicited a heated debate in the last few months. The KNCHR, has released its position on the issue. Read More..... |
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KNCHR for the Establishment of Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission |
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The KNCHR now supports the setting up of a Truth Commission in light of the post election crisis in Kenya. Read more |
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2007-Eections Report
