ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa

Defending freedom of expression & information in 14 Eastern African states (🇧🇮, 🇰🇪, 🇷🇼, 🇹🇿, 🇺🇬, 🇸🇸, 🇪🇹, 🇪🇷, 🇸🇴, 🇸🇩, 🇩🇯, 🇸🇨, 🇲🇬 &🇰)

[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

Protecting journalists means protecting the public's right to know.

We join members of the Kenya Media Sector Working Group in expressing grave concern over the worsening environment for journalists & media workers in #Kenya & across #EastAfrica.

Read the full statement below.

[Kenya Union of Journalists @KUJ_Kenya]

The Kenya Union of Journalists, represented by SG @Oduorerick, today joined the Kenya Media Sector Working Group in condemning attacks on press freedom in Kenya. We demand accountability, political commitment to a free press and safety of journalists as elections approach.

[Association of Media Women in Kenya @AMWIK]

🚨 PRESS FREEDOM IS NOT NEGOTIABLE! 🚨

@AMWIK joined partners under the Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) to stand in solidarity with survivors of media attacks and demand accountability.

The safety of journalists is under threat from state hostility, unpunished police brutality to the rise of hired goons to attack media professionals.

We call upon the protection of media professionals and ensure zero-tolerance to violence as we approach 2027.
#PressFreedomKE #JournalismIsNotACrime

[Civic Advisory Hub @civicadvisory]

And we are off. #Day2 of #AfricaAMLCFTCon.
Scenes from this morning.
#3AMLCFT26 #AfricaAMLCFTCon #FATF #CSO #NPO #REC8

[Civic Freedoms Forum - CFF @cff_kenya]

The latest edition of Freedom Anchor is here!
Read the interactive flipbook here: https://t.co/ISv3INa4zR
Read the PDF version here: https://t.co/IKYg8W9Dk3
#FreedomAnchor #CivicSpace #HumanRights

[#UsaniiUwaziNaUwajibikaji @TribelessYouth]

Freedom of expression is a right. Exercise it responsibily.

#KatibaTuesday

[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

Participants shared various experiences, explored lessons and reflected on how anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) measures can be implemented in a way that protects both security and civic space.

#AfricaAMLCFTCon2026 #3AMLCFT26

[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

The Africa Civil Society AML/CFT Conference 2026 today kicked off bringing together civil society organisations, regulators, financial institutions, experts from across the continent to exchange lessons and experiences on FATF Recommendation 8 and the future of civic space.

[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

Protecting civic space is protecting democracy.
We join fellow civil society organisations and human rights defenders in standing with @TISAKenya & all civic actors facing threats for their accountability and human rights work.

Read the full statement below.
#FreedomOfExpression

[FIDA-Kenya @fidakenya]

1. JOINT STATEMENT: This is not law enforcement; it is organized state-enabled terror against citizens exercising their constitutional rights. The continued deployment of armed, masked, plain-clothes and unidentified security personnel operating alongside or in protection of...

[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

As #Kenya's civic space continues to evolve, strengthening public understanding of legal avenues for challenging rights violations remains essential to safeguarding democratic participation and fundamental freedoms.

#PILA #AccessToJustice #PublicInterestAdvocacy

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[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

Protecting civic space requires more than awareness; it requires access to justice.

Last week, we joined @LawSocietyofKe in the Public Interest Litigation & Advocacy Workshop, to discuss how strategic litigation can uphold constitutional rights & promote accountability.

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[Law Society of Kenya @LawSocietyofKe]

Day Two of the LSK Public Interest Litigation Workshop focused on Trauma-Informed Lawyering, equipping advocates with the knowledge and practical skills to represent clients affected by trauma with empathy, professionalism and a deeper understanding of the impact of traumatic experiences on legal proceedings.

The interactive sessions explored how trauma influences memory, behaviour and decision-making, while highlighting approaches that promote client trust, dignity and meaningful access to justice. Participants also reflected on the importance of lawyer well-being and resilience when handling emotionally demanding public interest litigation.

As the workshop continues, the Law Society of Kenya remains committed to strengthening the capacity of advocates to deliver people-centred legal services and advance justice through informed, compassionate and effective legal representation.

#LSKPILWorkshop #PublicInterestLitigation #TraumaInformedLawyering #AccessToJustice #LawSocietyOfKenya

[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

Peaceful protest is not a crime.

We are concerned by escalating restrictions in #Kenya on #FreedomOfExpression, peaceful assembly & association following the #June25 memorial anniversary and #SabaSaba demonstrations.

Read our full statement below👇
https://t.co/IQkDHYoRTn

[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

The discussions highlighted dialogue, safety, accountability, and community participation as key pillars for protecting the right to peaceful assembly.

Together, we are working towards a future where #FreedomofAssembly is respected & protected in line with Article 37.

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[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

How can dialogue help make protests safer and more effective?

We recently convened and participated in the validation of the Protest Dialogue Toolkit, a resource aimed at strengthening engagement before, during & after public assemblies.

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[Law Society of Kenya @LawSocietyofKe]

The Law Society of Kenya today commenced its two-day Public Interest Litigation and Advocacy (PILA) Workshop in Naivasha, bringing together members of the Society for an intensive capacity-building and strategic engagement programme.

The workshop was officially opened by LSK President Charles Kanjama, with remarks by Vice President Teresia Wavinya and PIL Conveners Wycklife Oyoo and Wambugu Wanjohi.

Over the next two days, participants will engage in practical learning and discussions on strategic litigation, access to justice, civic space, business and human rights, trauma-informed lawyering, and the role of advocates in advancing constitutionalism, human rights, and the rule of law.

#LSK #PILA #AccessToJustice #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #StrategicLitigation #PublicInterestAdvocacy #BusinessAndHumanRights

[Africa Uncensored @AfUncensored]

Who should be held accountable for defamation and misinformation on social media? Is it the tech giants like Google who host the content, or the individuals who publish it?

Digital rights lawyer @minayoangela says it should be a shared responsibility, explaining why it’s time to demand real accountability from both platforms and the government.
Watch this episode now on YouTube.

[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

Incredibly proud of our colleague @PoloMaldonadoG on his appointment as UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion & Expression. A well deserved global platform for his tireless defense of human rights & journalists. Felicidades!
@article19mxca

https://t.co/hJqhZbzmjw

[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

We are looking for a qualified and interested candidate for the position below closing date 17/07/2026.