Amnesty International Kenya has initiated a search for a new Executive Director as Irungu Houghton's eight-year tenure concludes in June 2026. This announcement by Section Director Dr. Stellar Bosire signals a professional and competitive recruitment process.

• Houghton's tenure saw a 150 percent increase in the organization’s budget and the establishment of 165 Circles of Conscience in 35 countries.
• He transformed Amnesty Kenya into an independent, member-led section, focusing campaigns on police brutality, digital privacy, and the right to protest.
• Houghton recently resigned from the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests due to constitutional concerns after a High Court ruling declared the panel illegal.