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EXPERIENCES FROM UHURU PARK ON THE PROMULGATION DAY |
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EXPERIENCES FROM UHURU PARK ON THE PROMULGATION DAY As was expected, on the day of the promulgation thousands of Kenyans thronged the famous Uhuru Park and braved the chilly morning weather to witness the birth of the second republic so to speak. Indeed that was a palpable and overwhelming feeling all across the grounds as Kenyans from all walks of life met there to perhaps re-write history. One could not help but appreciate the resilience of the people since it was not so long ago that we were fighting and killing each other, but now we have all embraced one another in not only endorsing the new draft constitution which has now become law but also in appreciating that when all has been said and done we are still one country and we should do everything to ensure its prosperous perpetuity. In retrospect it is a tragic case that history has given us another chance to make this country better since, by mutilation of the first draft we were condemned by the perpetrators into wasted years of abject poverty and human rights abuses. The institutional reforms that we all hope will be achieved must be strongly defended and we must not forget that we are not going to enjoy the fruits found therein the constitution without getting a monumental challenge from those who wish to hold on to the old dark days of repression. |
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KNCHR has launched its Strategic Plan for the period 2009-2013 |
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In line with the government planning cycle, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has developed its Strategic Plan for the period 2009-2013. The plan was officially launched on 28th January 2010 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. To see the Strategic Plan click on Downloads section.Read more ... |
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KNCHR Briefed UNCHR Representative on the Situation of IDPs in Kenya |
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On Wednesday 3rd March 2010, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Department of The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights hosted Dr. Walter Kaelin, the Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons, and briefed him on the current human rights situation of IDPs in the country. |
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KNCHR proposals on the Harmonized Draft Constitution |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) made a number of proposals to strengthen the Harmonized Draft Constitution. The Commission’s proposals were made in fulfillment of its mandate as the State’s principal human rights agency with mandates and expertise to advise on human rights issues in the country. Read more |
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Crime and Human Rights |
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The rise of violent crime in Kenya over the past few years has heightened the sense of insecurity among citizens to levels unknown just a decade ago. Reports indicate that in 2007, the country had around 100,000 illegal firearms… Read more |
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Administration and Access to Justice |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) hosted the biggest event of the world’s National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). The 9th NHRIs Conference, whose theme was Administration and Access to Justice, was held in Nairobi from October 21-24, 2008. Read more |
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KNCHR nominated to the first NHRI Human Rights and Business Working Group (WG) |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has recently been nominated to represent the African region on the new Working Group on Business and Human Rights of the International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions (ICC). The first meeting of the Working Group, comprising 8 members from the ICC’s four world regions, was held in Copenhagen on August 12-13, 2009, where the strategy and program of the Working Group was developed. Other countries nominated by their regions to this WG are National Commission for Human Rights, Togo (Africa Region), Jordan National Commission for Human Rights (Asia Pacific), National Human Rights Commission of Korea (Asia Pacific), Procuraduria para la Defensa de los Drechos Humanos de Nicaragua (PDDH) (Americas), Defensoria del Pueblo de Venezuela (Americas) the Danish Institute for Human Rights (Europe) and Scottish Human Rights Commission. For more information contact:
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KNCHR Report on Post-2007 Election Violence in Kenya |
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On the Brink of the Precipice: A Human Rights Account of Kenya's Post 2007 Election is a report on the findings conducted by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, the country's National Human Rights Institution with statutory mandate to protect and promote human rights of all individuals living in Kenya . Read More... |
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KNCHR Welcomes Presidential directive on SIM Card registration |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has welcomed the presidential directive requiring users of mobile phones to register their Subscriber Information Module (SIM) cards as a way of combating the upsurge of crime in the country. Read more |
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KNCHR Position on formation of Special Tribunal for Post 2007 Election Violence |
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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 calls for speedy implementation of the ICPRD |
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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 Latest Report on Extrajudicial Execution and Disappearances |
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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 accuses Police intimidation over Mt. Elgon torture |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) views Police action, both in the manner of its investigations and the intimidation of dutiful citizens following the torture by Police and Military officers in Mt. Elgon as an affront to the powers and mandate of KNCHR and a desperate attempt to subvert the truth.. Read More... |
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Florence Simbiri - Jaoko replaces Maina Kiai at KNCHR helm |
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Maina Kiai has left the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. Florence Jaoko was elected chairperson while Hassan Omar Hassan is the vice chair. Read More... |
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Domesticating convention on the rights of persons with disabilities: Key considerations for Kenya |
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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 National Ethnic and Relations bill is flawed |
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The National Ethnic Relations and Commission bill currently under debate parliament has serious flaws and should not be passed in its current state. 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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KNCHR meets the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Louise Arbour |
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A team from KNCHR met with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Louise Arbour in Geneva on Friday the 25th of January 2008. Hassan Omar and Anthony Kuria represented KNCHR in a 40 minute briefing to Ms. Arbour on the Human Rights situation in Kenya following the disputed presidential election results. |  | | | L-R, Hassan Omar, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Louise Arbour, Anthony Kuria | |
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Updates |
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KNCHR Releases Report on Disappearance and Extra Judicial Executions in Kenya |
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Close to 500 young men have been killed between June and October, 2007 and their bodies dumped in various mortuaries across Kenya while others have been dumped in the wilderness.This is according to a report released by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) on the executions and disappearances of persons under mysterious circumstances.The preliminary findings by KNCHR lead to the inescapable conclusion that the Police could be involved in the killings. Read more |
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KNCHR launches investigations into missing persons |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has opened investigations into alleged disappearances of persons under suspicious circumstances. This follows several complaints from members of the public that their relatives and or friends have disappeared without trace. |
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KNCHR launches election campaigns monitoring ahead of 2007 General Election |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has started monitoring political campaigns ahead of the 2007 General Election scheduled for December 2007. |
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KNCHR's Public Inquiry on National Security & Integration on-going |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)'s Public Inquiry on National Security and Integration is ongoing. Public hearings have already started in Kisii, Kiambu scheduled on 26th September, 2007 and Nairobi on 27th -28th September,2007 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) starting from 8.00A.M . The inquiry primarily focuses on organized criminal groups. The National Commission has already held consultative meetings with various individuals, groups, organisations and government officials in various parts of the country. |
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KNCHR opens Regional Office in North Rift Valley |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights( KNCHR) has opened its second regional office in Makutano, Kapenguria West Pokot District in North Rift Valley. The office was opened on Friday 21st September, 2007. |
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Counter Terrorism Measures & Human Rights Protection in Africa |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights chairman Maina Kiai has trashed the current USA led war on terrorism saying it has led to massive human rights violations and growth of autocratic governments globally. |
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The Way is in the Middle for the UN Declaration on Indigenous Peoples Rights |
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As the world celebrates the international day for indigenous peoples (9th September, 2007), the subject that seems to steal the occasion is the UN Draft Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. For over 20 years the UN has tried to craft a declaration to protect the rights and freedoms of indigenous peoples around the world. On 29th June 2006 in Geneva, the process culminated into the adoption of the Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Populations (the Declaration) by the Human Rights Council. When the Draft was brought before the UN General Assembly on December 20, 2006, Resolution 61/178 was adopted to defer consideration and action on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to allow time for further consultations. This was in the hope that issues of concern raised by those opposed to the text would have been addressed by September 2007, when the General Assembly convenes at its 61st Session. |
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KNCHR wants HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control Act 2006 given Commencement Date |
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights is challenging the government to turn
the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Act 2006, which received Presidential Assent in 2006 turned into action as soon as possible if the Act is to have relevance by giving it a commencement date. |
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Children with Disability are Individuals with Rights not Objects of Pity says KNCHR Report |
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The Govt has to amend the current Education Act urgently to facilitate the realization of the right to education for Children with Disability in Kenya; a study by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has established. Click here to read the full article. |
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KNCHR Matrix and Logic Book
