Economic, social, and cultural rights violations, coupled with corruption, top Kenya's human rights challenges, according to KNCHR. The EACC revealed a troubling statistic: 6 out of 10 young Kenyans would accept a bribe. Meanwhile, Nairobi clinical o...Economic, social, and cultural rights violations, coupled with corruption, top Kenya's human rights challenges, according to KNCHR. The EACC revealed a troubling statistic: 6 out of 10 young Kenyans would accept a bribe. Meanwhile, Nairobi clinical officers protested to compel Health CS Duale to sign their welfare agreement. The NTSA's new demerit system could see driving licenses suspended. Police arrested two women for selling fake job letters, and six activists demonstrating outside the Tanzanian High Commission were also detained.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
Violations of Economic, Social, and Cultural (ECOSOC) rights were the most reported abuses in Kenya over the past year, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) State of Human Rights Report 2024–2025. These violations accounted for nearly half of all complaints received, highlighting significant gaps in the realization of fundamental rights.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has urged the government to promptly submit two overdue human rights reports, warning that delays could jeopardize Kenya's international standing. These reports are crucial for upholding Kenya's commitments under regional and international law.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for comprehensive reforms to combat rising corruption, which it identifies as a major threat to human rights in Kenya, despite some progress in anti-corruption efforts.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) revealed a concerning trend among young Kenyans, with nearly 6 out of 10 indicating willingness to accept bribes if unobserved. EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud expressed alarm, highlighting corruption's severe impact on youth opportunities.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in Kenya operates a Demerit Points System that tracks drivers' road behavior, with licenses at risk of suspension for accumulating infractions.
Clinical officers in Nairobi protested on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, demanding that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale sign a long-pending agreement regarding their welfare and a presidential directive for permanent and pensionable contracts.
Two women were arrested in Nairobi CBD for selling fake National Police Service (NPS) recruitment letters to unsuspecting job seekers. This incident highlights a broader issue of recruitment scams targeting desperate individuals.
Kenyan human rights defenders are demanding the immediate and unconditional release of six activists arrested on Tuesday outside the Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi during a solidarity protest. The activists were condemning state repression by President Samia Suluhu’s administration regarding alleged killings and disappearances in Tanzania since the disputed October presidential election.
Six activists were arrested in Nairobi during a protest outside the Tanzanian High Commission in solidarity with Tanzanians accusing President Samia Suluhu’s administration of repression. The protest aimed to support Tanzanians planning Independence Day demonstrations demanding political reforms amid heightened tension and tight security in Tanzania.
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