May 8, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
One person was shot and killed during a protest in Wajir town held on 5th May 2023. The protests erupted following an alleged killing of two men by Kenya Wildlife Services officers who claim that the two men were poachers. The killings caused an uproar in Wajir which...
May 8, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
On 29th of April 2023, police dispersed a protest by throwing tear gas at parents who were protesting the reopening of the school. The institution was recently closed due to severe food poisoning that caused 256 students to be hospitalised and the death of 3 students...
Apr 13, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
Lamu residents took to the streets to protest the death of a fellow resident named Miji Aboud who was allegedly murdered by the police. Miji was found dead at Gadeni in Lamu town shortly after being arrested by the police for alleged drug trafficking. The Assistant...
Apr 11, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
Members of the Turkana County Assembly passed a motion to ensure accountability by NGOs. The motion was tabled by the majority leader Stephen Edukon. The motion seeks to sieve out “briefcase” organisations that fleece out donors and do not implement any...
Apr 11, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
On 5th April 2023, Lodwar Law Courts dropped the case against a group of five Human Rights Defenders who were arrested on 21st November 2021 at Chinese Premises in Lokichar. David Eridor, Mark Emase, Elipan Ekai, Benard Kerio and Emeri Lowos were arrested as a result...
Apr 11, 2023 | Civic Space Monitor
On 8th April 2023, during a protest along the Meru- Nairobi Highway, one Willis Mugambi was shot dead by the police who opened fire with live bullets while dispersing the crowds during the protest. Willis Mugambi was the chairperson of the local Bodaboda Riders...
