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May 22, 2026
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Rights defenders raise alarm over shrinking civic space in Kenya

Rights defenders raise alarm over shrinking civic space in Kenya

Governments in the region are increasingly resorting to intimidation, arbitrary arrests, and violence to silence dissenting voices...

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Human rights defenders in East Africa are raising alarms over a shrinking civic space, citing an increase in intimidation, arbitrary arrests, and violence against activists and journalists.

  • The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Kenya (Defenders Coalition) launched its 2026–2030 strategic plan amidst these concerns.
  • Executive Director Kamau Ngugi highlighted

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