I have resigned from the Panel of Experts to compensate victims of violent protest policing with immediate effect. I urge all to relentlessly pursue the truth, justice, and reparations for victims in accordance with the constitution and the recent court decision mandating the KNCHR #JusticeKE

A @Kenya judiciary right to #SafeAbortion ruling this week has massive implications for 100,000s of women with unintended pregnancies. The ruling stems back to a 2018 ban arbitrarily placed on Marie Stopes reproductive health care services. www.irunguhoughton.org/post/latest-... #StandardSettingKE

ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety. My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.

Coups are Crimes Against Democracy: Desire Assogbavi’s excellent 7 steps that regional and continental institutions could act on urgently assodesire.com/2025/12/01/c...

“FreeMe” play is a firm reminder that non-implementation of the GBV taskforce #EndFemicideNow report is complicity. Ending gender-based violence requires our attention and action NOW. Thank you @QueenGathoni for the courage to share this story. Aluta #16DaysOfActivism

Cowardly lawfare that punctures the 29 November General Elections before they even happen.

@netflix.com “Perfect Neighbor” is a must watch. Susan Lorincz’s killing of Ajike Owens exposes Florida stand-your-ground law. It also had me screaming, where are the community organisers? Without civic organising, hate crimes flourish, legal systems remain directionless. Honor AJ, repeal the law.

To honour Raila Odinga’s legacy, East African leaders must uphold the human rights values he championed and end the state violence that scarred his life, family, and causes. A tribute as Jakom rests in Power www.irunguhoughton.org/post/defend-... #StandardSettingKE #Jowie #Tinga #Bondo

Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars, replaced by a South African vintage.

Hon Waithera Chege's motion this week to name a road after Pheroze Nowrojee (1941–2025) was well received by community associations and residents. City leaders and residents must now rally. #CelebratingPheroze #StandardSettingKE www.irunguhoughton.org/post/why-phe...

The scramble for the next generation of honest leaders is on. As the Bildad Mwaganu #Kaggia play hits the theatre, we must ask the very topical question: What would Kenya be, if our leaders were not corrupt? #StandardSettingKE #IamKaggia #MashujaaDay2025 www.irunguhoughton.org/post/let-a-g...

Got your tickets? @AmnestyKenya proudly co-sponsoring and working towards bringing one of our heroes to the stage again. kenyabuzz.com/events/event/k…#IAmKaggiai#MaShujaaDay202525

One day, I will gather former members and staff to publish this book. My first job ever was to write a popular history of The African Association of Literacy and Adult Education (AALAE) in 1991. The organisation closed before it got published. Anyone still have a floppy disk reader?

Kenya’s State House and Vigilance House appeared misaligned this week. The rise in deaths in police custody and limited progress in the Baby Pendo case raise doubts about the justice system’s commitment to public safety. www.irunguhoughton.org/post/victims... #JusticeKE #StandardSettingKE

Trees of that age very often have only just become optimum decarbonisers for the atmosphere. Replacing them with saplings won't do that job for another two or three generations, neither will they support the ecology mature trees hold.

Calling all Hummingbirds: Karura Forest needs us. It has remained protected and publicly accessible thanks to Friends of Karura. How can we stop the vested interests tying to seize the 93-year-old forest www.irunguhoughton.org/post/humming... #StandardSettingKE #BeAHummingBird #TheKaruraCommunity

BBC “Madams: Kenya’s Child Sex Trade” documentary is classic investigative journalism. If “sex for sweets” is obscene, sex for safety is an abomination. Let government not betray their responsibility to protect. www.irunguhoughton.org/post/how-ken... #StandardSettingKE The expose bbc.in/41181dy

I was incredibly lucky to be gifted an early copy of this book so I could read it before le bebe arrives. Much like Born in Blackness and incredibly rich read of a part of history often ignored by western white-centric teaching. I learned so much…

Despite the absence of 8.8 protests yesterday, HMS Kenya remains in its greatest governance storm to date. Does the Public Participation Bill (2025) provide a new opportunity? A #StandardSettingKE reflection www.irunguhoughton.org/post/could-t...

Thankful for the opportunity of a strategic dialogue between Hon C J MarthaKoome @Kenya judiciary and partners @amnestykenya.bsky.social @IMLU_org @TIKenya @CrimeSiPoaKenya @katibainstitute @itsakolo on how we can strengthen human rights, ethical governance and justice for all. #JusticeDialogue

Pleasure to meet Rev. Dr. Lamaco Cable, Disciples Overseas Ministries President and Board Member Jeremy Gillet. With Rev Phyliss Byrd, we discussed what African Americans of faith can do to support human rights and justice organising across East Africa.

Thoroughly enjoyed being in recent conversation with Prof. Natalya Din-Kariuki. She is smart, funny and fearless. She was launching her new book “#Crossings: Migrant Knowledges, Migrant Forms” co-edited with Subha Mukherji and Rowan Williams. www.the-star.co.ke/counties/nai...

The @IPOA report was damning as the @InteriorKE guidelines were refreshingly clear. Does this signal the end of deadly protests in Kenya? www.standardmedia.co.ke/author/136/i... or www.irunguhoughton.org/post/is-prot... #StandardSettingKE

“The growing use of paid violent mobs by politicians … is deeply worrying”. On June 17 and July 7, “police at times intentionally accompanied, supported and directed” the mobs. Thanks @washingtonpost.com for your attention to this. #ProtectTheProtestKE www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

At the @amnesty.org #Amnesty2025GA this weekend with the Kenyan delegation. UN SG was inspiring today. Urged us and the world to champion human rights globally. A message so desperately needed today

Over the last two weeks the Kenya Police have shifted from a public order and crime approach to the unprecedented use of counter-terrorism laws to suppress civil protests. What are the implications? #StandardSettingKE www.irunguhoughton.org/post/applyin...

Coup allegations, calls for police violence against looters, and mass arrests follow the most deadliest of demonstrations yet. Is it time for a state ceasefire and active trust-building to address the deep-seated grievances of most Kenyans? #StandardSettingKE www.irunguhoughton.org/post/dangero...

While police brutality is among the issues bringing young people to the streets in Kenya to protest the gov't, live ammo has been used as a crowd control measure. Views on the situation from activist Daniel Maxie & Amnesty Int'l Kenya's @irunguhoughton.bsky.social theworld.org/segments/202...

Kenyan mothers will address the nation tomorrow at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi, ahead of the Saba Saba March for Our Lives! demanding an end to arbitrary arrests, abductions, torture, and extrajudicial executions. Their cry is a call for justice. #SabaSaba2025 #77NiNumbers

Instead of muzzling public expression+assembly, Kenya needs smarter, inclusive strategies that channel state-civic energies into a lasting solution. Hon @EstherPassaris Public Order (Amt) Bill 2025: A review www.irunguhoughton.org/post/authori... #StandardSettingKE #ProtectTheProtestKE

With political conflict and mass shootings, U.S. sees sharp decline of peace. Newly released 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), ranks the U.S. a lowly 128 out of 163 countries behind South Africa, Kenya and even Zimbabwe.

Nairobi National Park never disappoints. Sunday 7am More evidence why 76 year old men on paternal leave should not make policy.

Kenyan protests against police violence, killings and impunity on Wednesday were met with more police violence, killings and impunity 😔🇰🇪❤️‍🩹

Neither our laws, politicians, media nor the internet are ultimately responsible for the mass anger the nation is experiencing. This crisis requires a political, not a policing solution. A #June25th reflection #KeepItOn #ProtectTheProtestKE #StandardSettingKE #NoShootToKill #NoMoreViolence

Mahmoud is home! After more than 100 days of unjust detention in Louisiana, Mahmoud Khalil has finally returned back to his wife, his son, and his community in New York.

1/2 My favourite way to spend a Saturday is with Kilimanians committed to community organising. No per diems, no deals, only a belief that are homes, communities and the nation are ultimately what matters. @kilimanispeaks #Kilileadership #TheKiliway

Tuesday’s Nairobi street anarchy had me digging up dusty 2007/2008 Post-Election Violence reports. Within 72 hours, the six-hour carnage had been roundly condemned. What triggered such a swift de-escalation? #StandardSettingKE #JusticeForAlbertOjwang www.irunguhoughton.org/post/nairobi...

On the road to #FfD4, we must advocate for a global trading system that is both free and fair — advancing development and delivering the SDGs for people everywhere. #FinancingOurFuture

Fascinating story honestly told by former Mungiki leader Ndura Waruinge. So relevant for all politicians who think goons should replace police officers and enforce the right to protest #JusticeForAlbertOjwang youtu.be/XyM0nCsM2Io?...

“Public trust in the police is at an all-time low, many people are questioning the purpose of the police service. We are witnessing a troubling culture where officers are taking the law into their own hands” #CitizenDayBreak #JusticeForAlbertOjwang x.com/irunguhought...

East Africa’s top #philanthropy funders met in Kigali amid growing uncertainty in global development financing. It is now clear that without bold, innovative action, development financing faces an uncertain future. #9thEAPC #AgilePhilanthropy #StandardSettingKE www.irunguhoughton.org/post/with-dw...

How far Samia Suluhu & GoT have fallen since 2023. Her recent persecution of prominent religious leaders & her critics begs the question of whether she is a sellable CCM candidate. #StandardSettingKe reflections on what next #StopAbductionsTZ #FreeTunduLissu www.irunguhoughton.org/post/has-sul...

#Kenyans are back on the streets today to protest Ojwang’s murder by the police. Meanwhile, police bosses are being questioned in parliament over the incident. Later, the finance minister will be hosted by the same parliament to present the budget, which sparked massive protests last year.

Thank you for your dedication and decency Peter Kamalingen. Travel as light as you lived. Leave us only inspiration that Africa will be freer and more united than some of us found it

“We are alive because of you, the people of East Africa, who spoke and acted.” www.youtube.com/live/SzOMXx0... This must have been one of the hardest and most courageous press conferences to host. Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire deserve the full justice of a court room #BackTheBrave

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o wrote on prison toilet paper for the intellectual freedom we enjoy. Let’s not give state or business unfettered access to our conscience, choices & personal thoughts #madarakaday2025 #StandardSettingKE www.irunguhoughton.org/post/honor-ngũgĩ-wa-thiong-o-by-guarding-free-expression

A confession is an admission that you have violated a standard of spiritual significance and now request forgiveness. Not ifs or vague promises but declarations followed by course correction. Trevor Noah on the power of apology and transformation comes with new actions youtu.be/d_jBwzqBXfQ?si…

Difficult to think that famous smile and chuckle is silent forever. Having already earned his place in Kenyan history, Ngugi wa Thiong’o now transitions from mortality to immortality, Thank you Mwalimu for your freedom writing. The ancestors will receive you well. #RestInPowerNgugi

Trying to understand what lies behind the last week of violence in Tanzania? @mariastsehai.bsky.social breaks it down powerfully youtu.be/8lNHdfF15tk?...