The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has appointed veteran human rights activist Maina Kiai as its new board chairperson, replacing Davinder Lamba. This change comes as KHRC addresses governance issues and corruption in Kenya.

• Maina Kiai previously served as UN Special Rapporteur and was the first chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
• He affirmed his commitment to challenge any rights violations, including those by President William Ruto's administration.
• The announcement follows President William Ruto's nomination of Duncan Oburu Ojwang as KNCHR chairperson, a move KHRC has challenged in court due to gender constitutional requirements.