Social Justice Centres Working Group
@UhaiWetu
A Social Movement of grassroot social justice centers organising to combat neo -liberalism, neo-colonialism & working to advance social justice and human rights
Solidarity Alert: The #Muthaiga3 will be arraigned tomorrow at Milimani Law Courts from 9AM. We know our comrades are being targeted for standing up and speaking out. We call on all comrades, allies and defenders of justice to show up and fill the Courts tomorrow by 8:00am.…
Two youths have been shot dead by police at Mlango Kubwa, Juja Road at around 1700hrs 28/07/25 under unclear circumstances. How many more must die before we say enough Is enough. We demand justice. #StopExtrajudicialKillings #PoliceBrutalityKE
Tired of being ignored by government offices? Help is coming. On 22nd July 2025, the Office of the Ombudsman in collaboration with @NamatiKenya, and hosted by @KiamaikoC, will be offering free legal aid and support in tracking government claims and injustices.
Charging Boniface Mwangi for “unlicensed ammunition” over 3 teargas canisters & a blank round is pure state intimidation. Teargas is a symbol of protest, not terrorism. This is a blatant attack on dissent & civil liberties. We will not be silenced #BonifaceMwangiIsNotATerrorist
This morning, the Defenders Coalition is at Kahawa Law Courts in solidarity with Human Rights Defender @bonifacemwangi, who is set to be presented in court. Standing with Boniface is a standing and protecting the right to speak truth to power, defend justice, and hold space for…
The state's crackdown on HRDs and CSOs is alarming, The arrest of Boniface Mwangi on terrorism charges, marks a new low. This repression is a signal for dangerous trend socialjusticecentrewg.org/state-terror-e…
Breaking news: The Govt of Kenya has paid Ksh 16M (approx. $124K) to 4 of the 8 survivors in Petition 122 of 2013, marking the first time in Kenya’s history that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence are receiving official compensation.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! Know a fearless defender of human rights in Kenya? Nominate them for the 2025 Human Rights Defenders Awards before July 31! Nominate in English forms.office.com/r/1XYbDURTUu Nominate In Kiswahili forms.office.com/r/zh5a95Yj3d #HRDAwardKE #HRDAward2025
Joint Statement: The @ReformsGroup expresses deep concern over the widespread human rights violations and loss of life that occurred during the July 7, 2025, #SabaSaba2025 Day protests. These events, symbolic of Kenya's hard-won democratic gains, were marred by state violence,…
Many injured in the Sabasaba protests are in critical condition, while dozens arrested are now missing—suspected victims of enforced disappearances. We demand urgent medical care, accountability, and the release of all political detainees Read more 👇🏿 👇🏿 socialjusticecentrewg.org/sabasaba-wound…
The police denying responsibility for Julia Njoki’s death in their custody is a vile insult to truth and justice. This blatant cover-up shows impunity still reigns. No reforms, just repression. We demand justice! not press statements. #JusticeForJuliaNjoki #PoliceAreTheProblem
The Bully and The Bullets: We Must Strongly Condemn and Reject the President’s Shoot To Kill Decree Disguised as Shoot To Maim To the president, we say: The right to dissent is not a privilege—it’s the lifeblood of any democracy. Read More 👇🏿 👇🏿 socialjusticecentrewg.org/the-bully-and-…
@HakiKNCHR Update on the #Sabasaba 2025 Demonstrations. (READ MORE)
Defy the tyranny – we must condemn the continued use of violence.” Police brutality was on display again at yesterday’s Saba Saba March for Our Lives. Stand up. Speak out! socialjusticecentrewg.org/know-your-righ…
As of 1830hrs today, @HakiKNCHR had documented 10 fatalities, 29 injuries, 2 cases of abduction & 37 arrests across 17 counties. KNCHR noted that significant police barricades were erected on major roads & entry points, severely disrupting the mvt of people, particularly in NRB
Long live the people's resistance against dictatorship! #SabaSabaMarchForOurLives #SabaSaba2025
Kenyan mothers will address the nation tomorrow at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi, ahead of the Saba Saba March for Our Lives! demanding an end to arbitrary arrests, abductions, torture, and extrajudicial executions. Their cry is a call for justice. #SabasabaMarchforOurlives
JOINT STATEMENT: The Police Reforms Working Group unequivocally condemns the arbitrary arrest and incarceration of human rights defenders Mr. John Mulingwa Nzau, also known as Garang, and Mr. Mark Amiani, also known as Generali, and Francis Mwangi also known as Chebukati who are…