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Raging floods did not kill Benna Buluma. Undignified housing and urban misgovernance did. This, Zarina Patel's legacy and @amnesty #AIR2024KE report urge us to think "glocally" and differently. #StandardSettingKE tribute or
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Velvine Nungari Kinyanjui was buried yesterday. A suspect is known. The family wants justice, we must join them to must demand it. Say her name. #JusticeForVesh
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I am writing a book on breathing life into our constitution over 2016. RT or LIKE if you want a copy #TheBook254
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1/4 Spent #JamhuriDay2022 with Shujaa Gitu wa Kahengeri. Now in his late 90s, his mind and memory are still razor sharp. We exchanged books. I got a better deal😅
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1/3 News that men have 3x more sexual partners than women has led to bench-marking. It is worth keeping in mind O.Wilde’s observation. Everything about sex is not about sex, it is about power. More or #StandardSettingKE #SRHR #SGBV
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They do not speak for me either. Tomorrow I march for All the Unamed including a 55 yr old woman, murdered and dumped in Gatundu. 🥀 Sheila Lumumba.🥀 Starlet Wahu. 🥀 Maureen. 🥀 Harriet Moraa. 🥀 Achieng. 🥀 Stella Adongo. 🥀 Malkia. 🥀 Rita Waeni. 🥀 Grace Wangari Thuiya. 🥀…
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This is why we as Kenyan men should speak boldly, and loudly against #EndFemicideKE . These two men hatefully tell these young ladies, “We are going to kill you!” As a man and a father, these men don’t speak for the men I know. @WilliamsRuto where is your voice? #TotalShutDownKE
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Something big is about to happen this weekend. Rework your diary/calendars or experience #FOMO #WhenTheySeeUsKE
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@ntvkenya Unacceptable behaviour from Governor @MikeSonko Respectfully, I request you to restore your integrity by apologising @EstherPassaris #Chapter6KE
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"Makueni has increased its annual universal healthcare investment to 350m from 300m and built more facilities in the last five years than in 50 years." @johngithongo #bieatalkshealth
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The #Maandamanowednesday protests are the most violent yet. To stop the further spiral into violent protesting, payuka-ring and policing cycle, organisers must urgently change tactics and GoK must review taxation policy. #StandardSettingKE or…
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Morning everybody. Dawn lights up a familiar smile in Kibra. Keep smiling, inspiring... #OkothRightsChampion
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1/3 Great to see #FIFAWorldCup kicks off with Morgan Freeman and a person with disability dialogue. What is the state of disability rights in schools? This week's #StandardSettingKE #WorldChildrensDay reflection w' @EmilyMaranga or
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Advocate identity theft, misrepresentation and the passing of renowned Kenyan legal scholar Prof Shadrack Gutto reminds us that without ethical professionalism and legal excellence, we risk the very foundation of a just nation.  or …
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@ODPP_KE He is audible. We all heard last night. Courage @DJEvolve Justice is coming. Keep healing, regaining strength #justicefordjevolve
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Weeks of #CelebratingShujaaMicere teach us, standing up for a just nation is all that matters. This was her gift to us, to always believe in ourselves. Tues Aug 15 Funeral, All Saints Cathedral, 10am More or #StandardSettingKE
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Happy #HumanRightsDay2022 Let's celebrate at #FreedomFestKE kesho "When one generation fails to protect it's freedom, it always negatively impact the next generation. Here are some new ways to organize. More #StandardSettingKE
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Back down, sir and stop the toxicity. You have lots of opinions about our CommUnity. Where do you live by the way?
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Edwin H. Dande
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75 floors, 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Go for it, we can’t stop demographics. That’s what Nairobi needs. And I hope Kilimani is included in the 75 floors zone. Don’t be bullied by those handful Kilimani stuffy elites who think everyone else should stay in Eastlands; they speak for no one other…
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The Kenya Kwanza state must remain secular and religious leaders avoid church capture. Today's insightful @edward_buri column to the religious to avoid an identity crisis and subordination. c.c @irck_info
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Brutal killing of 7 Nakuru women horrified 🇰🇪 With 4 suspects executed in @NPSOfficial_KE custody, 3 others convicted of murder in #Mavoko3 case, will #ExtraJudicialKillingsKE be @JubileePartyK darkest stain? #StandardSettingKE
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1/4 This week, 2 Ethiopian men sued Meta Inc in a @Kenyajudiciary for failing to moderate malicious content posted on FaceBook. The judgement could determine the way FaceBook + social media platforms globally operate. Today's #StandardSettingKE dispatch
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The Othaya burial of the Third President today ends the life of an iconic leader. Rightfully we shall honour Mwai Kibaki. Can we also apply his values to act on the fundamental national questions facing us? My #StandardSettingKE tribute #FareWellKibaki
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When her child was murdered 4 years ago, Mama Ebbie refused to keep quiet, 50,000 citizens also spoke up and some marched. Yesterday Gatanga Girls Dep. Director Elizabeth Gatimu was finally charged. Thank you all that rallied. #JusticeforEbbie #JusticeLoadingKE
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Our #PublicDefenderKE of the month has to be Mama Ebbie who rallied the public to say her child mattered, all children matter. ThankFULL to the @AmnestyKenya @SisterLegal @changeOrgKE other teams + citizens for support. #JusticeForEbbie trends #JusticeLoadingKE
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1/4 New Inter-Agency Anti-Terrorism + Financing Guidelines signify a new strategy to stop future violent attacks, hostage-taking and public anxiety. Why are they important? or #147notjustanumber #EndEnforcedDisappearances
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Daniel Muthiani was brutally murdered this festive season. While Meru residents have risen to demand #JusticeForSniper This case has international implications + must be treated as a matter of public interest. #StandardSettingKE or
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1/3 Increased police violence was the response to protests this week. Other countries manage mass public protests with a fraction of the deaths and destruction we have seen recently. What is not happening? #StandardSettingKE or
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1/6 Following disappointing primaries, Martha Karua as running mate for Azimio’s Raila Odinga may have changed everything for the representation of women in politics. Can we normalise women leadership now? #StandardSettingKE or
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"21 orgs commend candidates conceding defeat + congratulating winners. Note violence is an electoral offense with no statute of limitations and urge agencies to act lawfully to de-escalate violence, arrest + prosecute" @ReformsGroup #KenyaDecides2022
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Caught your eye? Good. #WorldCoin data mining has also now caught the eyes of @nassemblyKe @kenyajudiciary Complimentary, both processes are critical for determining whether Tools for Humanity breached citizens privacy and the Data Protection Act (2019) More…
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1/6 It's time to talk about the right to housing for all and what more must governments, businesses and civic organisations can do to accelerate this right. Today's #StandardSettingKE joint opinion with @austexanywhere also
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Millions of shillings and lifetimes of savings have been destroyed. An infant was killed, an 83 year mosque and two nurseries were flattened. I spent Wednesday picking Korans from the rubble. I say #EndForcedEvictions #JusticeForKibos
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#Elections2022 is a critical moment for “..the women agenda be accomplished ... it challenges us to accelerate the end of patriarchy, create a society free and equal for all,” @irunguhoughton @amnestykenya #TusibleedNdioWalead #ElectionsBilaNoma
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#Migunacharged #MigunaConcealed then #MigunaDeported against a court order? Exiled once by Moi, now by Uhuru, his following just expanded and our constitutionalism just suffered another blow. #ZeroSum
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1/4 Let's talk about @tiktok_Kenya @Mozilla Foundation research just caused Kenya's 4th most used social media platform to take down harmful videos that had been watched 4 million times. or #StandardSettingKE
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Both @KenyaKwanza @AzimioUmoja committed to a #CleanStart for a justice system that criminalises poor Kenyans. A recent @CleanStartKenya reveals what this might look like. This week's #StandardSettingKE column or
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Thank you @ntvkenya @AMLiveNTV for the invite. Important topic, great panelists and moderator. Have committed to not intentionally sit on #manels and have to exit. My apologies viewers, hope you understand.
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The conversation this morning focuses on the leadership lessons we can learn form the late former president Daniel Arap Moi. #AMLiveNTV @debarlinea Guest profiles:
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Colossal political blunder and misuse of state machinery. Tonight's Karen actions puncture Kenya Kwanza's ambition to govern differently and further undermines public trust in the police service. Why?
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Citizen TV Kenya
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I can confirm to every Kenyan in this country that the life of Matiang’i is at risk. We don’t know the intention of wanting to invade Matiang’i’s home at this time of the night. We don’t know why they want to arrest him & where they want to take him to - Danstan Omari, Lawyer
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Today, a peaceful person is buried. Rest in Power Edwin Chiloba. Salute your courage to authentically live your life. May your love for life inspire all who now know you. Deepest condolences again to family, friends + the LGBTIQ+ community #breakthecycleofviolence
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Fact1: Amb @BobGodec term expired a year ago. Fact 2: His term extended due to elections crisis. Fact 3: He pressed all parties to follow rule of law, dialogue, supported @RailaOdinga @UKenyatta handshake. Fact 4: These facts will not be retweeted by trolls #GodecFired
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The gang violence seen on one of the busiest of Nairobi streets named after Wangari Maathai / Forest Road today is why we must make #InternationalWomensDay2022 an everyday commitment. May the arrests and arraignment in court be swift. #IWD2022 #BreaktheBias
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Should it not worry us that the white US evangelical minorities are nudging African legislators to pass hate bills against Kenyan sexual minorities? A joint #StandardSettingKE OpEd with Pan-Africanist @BishopTolton #NoMoreHateKE or
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"Child rape and gender based violence remains endemic. Beautiful laws must be owned and implemented." @CJMarthaKoome at #iamnala #NFS2023 Today's #StandardSettingKE opinion on the excellent @Kenyajudiciary reforms launched this week. #JusticeLoading
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1/4 We measure the openness of societies by the way journalists are treated. As the world approaches @UNESCO #WorldPressFreedomDay Kenya’s elections are already testing media freedoms + our right to be informed. Some actions: also
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Jane Kiano was a wonderful mother to her family and the nation. May she now walk with angels. #JaneKianoRIP
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There are powerful actions that restore our public confidence in the power of one citizen. Thank you @MboyaApollo Over to you @KenyaPower . Refund consumers, stop estimating + restore your integrity. #LeadershipIs
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"I asked an old man how had he lived so long. He said, "Manage your anger, sickness, alcohol and believe in God" All #MentalHealthKE issues" @Dr_chitayi #BoyChildKE
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Lt.Gen. Daniel Opande. Humble childhood, 42 years of military service, decorated in over four countries for military strategy, disarmament and peace-building just published his memoirs. "In Pursuit of Peace in Africa" Get a copy now #InternationalPeaceDay #WestgateAttack
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Spending time among Mulot digital leaders in Bomet and African policy makers in Jozi days apart, has finally piqued my curiosity. The future of work is changing, can we become digitally adaptable in time? #StandardSettingKE or
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What a week! It's late but #ThankFull for the @AmnestyKenya team and the human rights movement. An appreciation thread 🇰🇪🙏🏾 1/5
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The recent assassination of @kwskenya Commander Bajila Kofa comes on the heels of Joannah Stutchbury and is the fifth #environmentaldefender killed in 3 years. How can we protect the protectors better? #Justice4Joannah #Justice4Kofa #StandardSettingKE
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This week Busia Senator @OkiyaOmtatah was attacked again. Given Kenya’s history of assassinations, we have serious grounds to worry what might happen next and act. The #StandardSettingKE opinion or
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Salute the coverage of patriotic Kenyans and excellent investigative journalism on #MaraHeist Look forward to discussing the power of whistle-blowing tomorrow night on @citizentvkenya
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Pre2015 #OccupyPlayground only 4,999 schools had been titled. 6 years after Lang'ataPri reclaimed their playground, 12,000 out of 32,354 schools now safe. All credit to Students | Teachers | Administrators | Parents @shuleyangu @Lands_Kenya @NLC_Kenya #StateOfTheNation
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This @TheStarKenya headline and @godfreysang opinion is just one sentence short of claiming ethnic cleansing. #Chapter6KE applies to all regardless of their ethnicity or patron. Stop trying to distract us.
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Irũngũ Houghton
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Never forget all our struggles for justice, dignity and rights are cumulative... Love this. We breathe in the presence of a global black girl/woman historical moment. #USElection2020
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"Nobody retires for the struggle for human rights continues." @WMutunga This is a historic picture today, not tomorrow. #ClimbForJustice
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Irũngũ Houghton
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Thank you. Looking forward to join @AmnestyKenya and the broader movement for justice, rights and dignity. Day 1
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Sarah Jackson
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Welcoming @irunguhoughton as Director of @AmnestyKenya to grow an @amnesty movement of Kenyans mobilized for justice, rights & dignity of all #Kenya
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We visited #Shujaa Muthoni Likimani yesterday. She remains clear, active and compassionately relevant. May the true spirit of #MadarakaDay2020 live in her and us all. #TrailBlazer #PanAfricanist #Feminist
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Kenya #RafikiMovie film makes global history today at @Festival_Cannes today. Another #AKenyaFirst Proud of @wanuri and the entire #Rafiki cast #WaCannesDa #IamRafiki
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I made this vow four years ago. I am thankful for the opportunity to make it every moment and day since. #MarriageRocks Thank you.
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Irũngũ Houghton
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Excellent expose. Now let's follow the money. It's clear who loses, who is benefitting from the impunity and these monstrocities?
@ntvkenya
NTV Kenya
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Heights Of Impunity “You have bent over backwards, and gotten yourself a house in Nairobi's Kilimani,Kileleshwa, Lavington or even Parklands and this is what awaits you…” @brayan_muchiri #NTVTonight
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Uhuru and Raila, there is nothing to govern in a divided Kenya. This weeks @StandardKenya
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"We have surrendered our places of worship and we have been overrun. Who will roll the stone for us?" Brilliant @bishopmuheria Mark 16.3 He Has Risen Easter sermon for our times.
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I became awoke to the dangers of a dysfunctional system with #RIPAlexMadaga 18 hours in an ambulance? #MyEmergencyStory #18HoursFilm
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Does fighting terrorism need less or more human rights? Societies with high levels of hopelessness, lawlessness, inequalities and exclusion breed terrorists. Our constitution is a primary weapon against violent extremism. #KenyaUnbowed #RiversideAttack #KenyaAttack
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We are the Kenya School of Governance to offer our views to @InteriorKE on #HudumaNamba this morning. @AmnestyKenya will press for maximum time for public to share their views not for State Officers to talk down to citizens. #PublicParticipation101
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157 human beings have left us in a single moment. Not in war, not claimed by an epidemic, a Tsunami or a landslide. Courage to the communities of all those who have perished on #ET302
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Suicide is final and absolute while most of our personal challenges are temporary. Courage to all to seek emotional support when you need it to push through the obstacles in front of us Rest in peace DJ Lithium Condolences to his family and @CapitalFMKenya
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Irũngũ Houghton
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Difficult times Mr. Spokesperson, but no justification to disrespect @SamGituku and the media for asking simple questions🤦‍♂️
@citizentvkenya
Citizen TV Kenya
4 years
CURFEW VS BRUTALITY Sam Gituku: What are the specific instructions given to the officers in regard to the curfew? Charles Owino, Police Spokesperson: Are you a police man? Unfortunately you are still young, I wish you had children who are adults, then, we will come back to you
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It's been 55 years since I first went round the sun. Happy birthday to all birthday buddies. Wifey is underwriting coffees for the month. Takers @wanjaah ? #SimplePleasures #ThankFULL
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Someone once said. "Our fears are not here to scare us, only to remind us that there is something actively worth protecting." #KenyaUnbowed #RiversideAttack #KenyaAttack
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Who is Caro? Passionate and committed to rights for all. A source of support for victims of human rights. #FindCarolineMwatha
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"We starve while those who sought our vote used unga for their posters. Kenyans are arbitrarily arrested, forcefully abducted even. Will we ever be free and equal under the law?" Social Justice Centres Travelling Theatre, Kayole. #WakoWapi #EnforcedDisappearances
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Irũngũ Houghton
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At a time like this, the distance between peace/violence is only a few reckless words. Leaders breathe #Return2Reason #PanAfric
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Irũngũ Houghton
3 years
No, you are better than this. Elections were riddled with state violence, intimidation and electoral malpractices. We would not accept this here, why validate this for our neighbours? #UgandaDecides2021
@MusaliaMudavadi
Musalia W Mudavadi
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I take this early opportunity to congratulate President Yoweri Museveni upon his victory and re- election. I wish the people of Uganda continued prosperity as he embarks on his fresh mandate.
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This was a colossal policy misadventure with the lives of Nairobi residents. More public consultation and information was needed. #MatatuCBDBan
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Self-congratulatory + uncritical presentations only so far. Panels over-dominated by pandemic managers. Discussion not yet a match for the President's call for an open vigorous examination of progress. Are we so fragile? Is the context so unsafe? Probe deeper. #Covid19Conference
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Woke up again with deep sadness and disbelief. 48 hours ago, my nephew, former 98.4 @CapitalFMKenya business reporter @d2_ndegwa was ripped from our family and his community by acute pneumonia. He was the funniest and most generous man I watched grow up😢❤️ #NderituNdegwaRIP
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I too, call for #JusticeForKianjokomaBrothers RT until we see proper investigations and arrests Thank you @CecilyMbarire and Hon Eric Njiru @IG_NPS @NPSOfficial_KE @IPOA_KE @ReformsGroup
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Two detained Ugandan MPs @HEBobiwine Robert Kyagulanyi and Francis Zaake must be promptly charged and tried in civilian courts if if there is a recognizable criminal offense or be released. #BobiWineArrest
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Some have jobs, others have careers, human rights defenders have a calling #HRDAward2023 @denmarkinkenya @DefendersKE
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“Anyone who kills and brings down an innocent life must know that they will answer for it. Any @NPSOfficial_KE officer who subverts the law will be punished. I won’t tolerate extrajudicial killings.” @DCI_Kenya #LeadershipIs
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Irũngũ Houghton
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Something for all our leaders to learn from the incoming Mayor of London #LeadershipIs
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Irũngũ Houghton
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The IG takes the impunity around the CBA to the next level. Declarations that violate our constitution will not end the strike. Has the Health Ministry or the Police learned nothing from the 2017 strike? #ProtectTheProtestKE
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Dear IG koome We lived in Moi era. We refuse to be returned to those dark days. We passed constitution 2010 that makes this order illegal. We’ll match because govt is killing healthcare. Demonstrations will stop when govt #ImplrmentCBA #Postmedicalinterns #DoctorsStrikeKE
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
2 years
1/5 Thirty bodies retrieved from the River Yala is chilling. As we understand how they got there, we must now question state forensic capacities for probing forced disappearances, dumped + unidentified bodies. or #YalaBodies
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Irũngũ Houghton
6 years
Hearing disturbing news that @DavidNdii been arrested while with family and whereabouts unknown. Charge or immediately release #FreeNdii
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
4 years
Now #RIPGeorgeFloyd Ahmoud Arbery Sean Reed Tamir Rice Michael Brown Walter Scott Freddie Gray Dante Parker Breonna Taylor Trayvon Martin Oscar Grant Eric Garner Sandra Bland We must memorise their names in Kenya 🇰🇪 #StopPoliceBrutality everywhere Solidarity #BlackLivesMatter
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
5 years
We must support a new generation of young women leaders to powerfully emerge. We can do more to act early on their experiences and concerns, shift resources and responsibility to them and collaborate better. #iwd2019 #BalanceforBetter
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
6 years
Learning #Wagalla Trust Chairperson and former Chief Bishar has died. Feel a deafening sound as this great pillar falls. Our country's history is richer for his bravery and commitment to the truth. He joins the #WagallaMassacre martyrs. Salute wise old man
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
5 years
Hey Hon @orengo_james you may be inspired to learn that you were cited as a leader of conscience and a human rights defender by secondary students in Kisumu yesterday. Perhaps we could arrange you to visit them one day? #FormNiEduAction
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
5 years
Artivist @JulianiKenya lifts the roof. He sings truth to power always. #HumanRightsDay Kenya #StandUp4HumanRights
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
3 years
Every year around this time, I detox my body for 14 days. The timing is symbolic. I celebrate the courage it took to face 4 days of #WagallaMassacre hell. #KumbuKumbuKE #ChiefBishar
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
5 years
Overheard in Kisii today "There is a wave of boys leaving school to wash cars, betting and ride boda bodas. What are we creating in future? Will women lawyers marry boda boda operators?" Hiya jibu hii? #FormNiEduAction
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
5 years
There are several reasons why sections #Repeal162 and 165 need to go. They simultaneously offend our national values of non-discrimination, equality, dignity and the right to privacy. #LoveIsHuman
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
5 years
Thanks @CarolRadull Together we must call for #JusticeForMaina
@CarolRadull
Carol Radull
5 years
Carliton David Maina was shot in cold blood by police in Kibra on 22nd Dec last year. Amnesty International termed it the "hallmark of an extra judicial killing." He was an Arsenal fan. Tonight the club will honour him with a mention in the programme for the Cardiff game. #COYG
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
4 months
Amnesty International Kenya stands with the @KenyaJudiciary and @LawSocietyofKe in protection of #ConstitutionalSafeGuards . An independent Judiciary and freedom from intimidation is a central pillar of all rule of law societies, Kenya is no exception.
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The Standard Digital
4 months
LSK President Eric Theuri and Vice President Faith Odhiambo and speak out in protest against President Ruto's Judiciary remarks. Video by James Wanzala
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
5 years
Thankful to meet one of my favourite UK based actor/director #ChiwetelEjifor with @kuminaidoo last week. Look forward to him doing more with us globally and in Africa.
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@irunguhoughton
Irũngũ Houghton
1 year
Kiev, West Bank or Mukuru kwa Njenga? An injustice, not resolved or forgotten
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