European Union Launches Ksh 500M Initiative to Empower Kenyans
By investing in civil society groups, the EU aims to enhance inclusive governance and ensure that Kenyans can participate in reshaping the country’s political future...
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The European Union has launched a new Ksh 500 million initiative to address human rights challenges in Kenya. The funding aims to support civil society organizations in advancing and protecting the rights of Kenyan citizens.
- Ksh 500 million allocated for the initiative.
- The European Union is the key organization behind this initiative.
- Proposals are due by April 2026, with specific focus on supporting democratic participation (Lot 1: Ksh 306 million) and addressing urgent human rights concerns (Lot 2: Ksh 206 million).
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Civil Society Demands Action On Femicide and Migrant Worker Protections - February 2026
Amnesty International Kenya and other civil society groups are urging the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage to submit a critical Cabinet memorandum to address the escalating rates of femicide in Kenya. The European Union has launched a new Ksh 500 million initiative to support civil society organizations in advancing and protecting the rights of Kenyan citizens. Meanwhile, Kenya's migrant workers remain unprotected due to a decade-long legal gap, preventing the use of a mandatory Sh1.5 million security bond meant for their repatriation or the return of remains, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation.
