Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights

An enabling civic environment for Civil Society Organizations in Coastal Region to collectively address issues on Human Rights.

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

The network also requested the Committee to set a side a Budget for Civic Education on the County Budget Process to make the process effective , efficient and inclusive.

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

We held a meeting with the Mombasa County Assembly Committee on Finance & Budget Appropriation to deliberate on the improper public participation in the county budget making process following their response to a petition filed earlier.

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

Some of the key issues discussed include close & tight timelines of CFSP & Program-Based Budget Estimates (PBB) public participation, with network members questioning if public views from CFSP Public Participation are considered when drafting the Program-Based Budget Estimates

[Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI) @MUHURIkenya]

Yesterday we pitched tent in Lamu, thanks to the kind and generous support from @FundHumanRights. I'm We held the 4th Community Sensitization Meeting on the Work of Civil Society Organizations and Human Rights Defenders.
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[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

We joined the IRI Youth Cohort Msa for a joint CSO-County Assembly roundtable meeting. The engagement focused on collaborating to strengthen oversight by creating a joint platform to identify governance risks & ensuring budget priorities align with community lived- realities.

[Amkeni Community org @AmkeniC]

Cost CSO's Network on Human Rights Annual meeting, aimed at updating, reflecting, and re-strategizing

#Amkeni #LetsMoveTogether
#CostCSONetwork

[Crystal Asige @CrystalAsige]

In January 2025, the Coast Civil Society Network for Human Rights petitioned the Senate on a matter that should never have required a petition in the first place: the continued inaccessibility of public buildings in Mombasa for persons with disabilities.

The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, where I serve as Vice Chairperson, convened key stakeholders, including Alice Wahome, Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Lands and Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, and the petitioner, to interrogate this long-standing issue.

While the Cabinet Secretary reported that technical teams have now been deployed across all 47 counties to audit public buildings, compliance notices to building owners are still pending. A comprehensive report of further interventions her Ministry is taking, including timelines, budgets, and specific recommendations, is also awaited. This has all been promised by the end of April, which we will be following up on keenly.

The question before us is not only what is being planned, but why nothing has been delivered since this year-long petition.

It has been nearly a year since the enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025. Implementation should be evident. Institutions cannot wait to be reminded to do what is already required of them. The time for “we are planning” must give way to “we have done.” #VIP

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

3.The State Department of Housing is procuring a Ksh 43.7M lift for Bima Towers, with CS Lands to issue a status update in 5 days. Once the report is tabled, all responsible institutions will be summoned to commit to repair timelines. Compliance must start from the top.

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

Earlier today, we submitted a petition to the Senate, through the Committee on Labour & Social welfare,seeking full accessibility of public buildings in Mombasa for PWDs. In the presence of CS Alice Wahome, we made significant progress toward accountability and concrete action🧵

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

2. We also secured clarification on the ownership of affected buildings in Msa County as follows Bima Towers (State Dept of Housing), Mombasa Law Courts (Judiciary), County Assembly, Uhuru na Kazi & DCC offices (Interior), NEMA (Forestry), and Betting Control (County Govt)

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

The Traffic Act obligates road auth9to ensure that road layouts, traffic control device, and roadside structures are designed and maintained in a manner that promotes road safety and minimizes the risk of collisions and injuries. @KURAroads

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

Recent bollard installations along Koinage Rd at Tudor AIC are protruding into the carriageway, creating hazardous obstruction for motorists, tuktuks and motorcyclists. These installation significantly narrow the usable road space and forces vehicles to make abrupt maneuvers

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

Recent bollard installations along Koinage Rd at Tudor AIC are protruding into the carriageway, creating hazardous obstruction for motorists, tuktuks and motorcyclists. These installation significantly narrow the usable road space and forces vehicles to make abrupt maneuvers

[Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI) @MUHURIkenya]

Today we gathered in Taita Taveta County for a community sensitization meeting to shine a light on the work of Civil Society Organizations and Human Rights Defenders.

We had about 30 of us in the room, a beautiful blend of Community Elders, Youth Leaders, Religious figures,
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[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

We commend the Senate for considering the Auditor General’s FY 24/25 report. However, failure to publish it undermines constitutional principles of transparency & public participation. Publish the report to enable meaningful citizen engagement.

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

This partnership aims to enhance accountability and ensure the delivery of quality services for all communities in the Coast Region.

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

The Coast Civil Society Network for Human Rights has signed an MoU with unions in Mombasa to strengthen collaboration in promoting, protecting, and advancing human rights and social justice across the region.

[WeRise Africa @WeRiseAfrica]

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#WeRiseAfrica #SaferOnline #WomenLead
#DigitalRights2025
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[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

Press Statement

https://t.co/CFaJKav2fQ

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

We held a meeting with key stakeholders—including the County Commissioner, KNCHR, chiefs, workers’ unions, PWD representatives, and community members—under the Ajenda Yetu iniatitive. We focused on election preparedness, using the 27th by-elections to help shape the conversation

[Coast Civil Society Network For Human Rights @CoastRights]

We held a meeting with key stakeholders—including the County Commissioner, KNCHR, chiefs, workers’ unions, PWD representatives, and community members—under the Ajenda Yetu iniatitive. We focused on election preparedness, using the 27th by-elections to help shape the conversation