Police Reforms Working Group - Kenya

The Police Reform Working Group – Kenya (PRWG-K) is a civil society working group that brings together 20 CSOs working around Police reforms.

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Press statement: Kenya must not become an offshore risk-containment zone while democratic institutions and constitutional safeguards are undermined.
We call on Kenyans, civil society, and international partners to stand against impunity and demand respect for judicial processes.

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Joint priorities identified were:
-Strengthening community policing committees
-Prioritizing officers’ mental wellness
-Enhancing functional and human rights-based training
-Fast-tracking reform commitments
Broader multi-sectoral engagement is key to policing transformation. 3/3

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Last Friday, we held a consultative meeting with the Director of Reforms at the Office of the IG, Mr. John Kamau, AIG, (5th right), and his deputy, Mr. David Gachoki (3rd left), to review the status of policing reforms and human rights adherence. 1/3

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The meeting resolved to institutionalize regular engagements with key directorates, including training, community policing, and gender and children, to build trust, enhance accountability, and accelerate implementation of reforms. 2/3

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Press statement: PRWG-K condemns the transfer of officers implicated in Nandi brutality, warns of systemic impunity and command responsibility failures. Police reform requires independent oversight, firm disciplinary action, and adherence to constitutional and legal standards.

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Press statement welcoming the court ruling temporarily suspending the operations of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests.
Kenya does not need a parallel, illegitimate body created outside the constitutional framework.

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Press statement: We condemn the enforced disappearance and incommunicado detention of activist Mwabili Mwagodi. His case exposes a chilling pattern of transnational repression and police impunity targeting human rights defenders.

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Press statement: Boniface is not a terrorist. His arrest follows weeks of coordinated, well-funded online disinformation campaigns targeting him, members of PRWGK, human rights defenders and opposition parties.

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On #SabaSaba2025, Kenyans protested in 20 counties. At least 9 were shot dead, per @HakiKNCHR. Police used military-grade weapons, unmarked vehicles and masked officers. Protesters were blocked, brutalized and denied medical aid. #FreeToProtest

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Article 37 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees every person the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and petition peacefully and unarmed. Suppressing protests is a violation of this right. #RightToProtest #13Days_CivilLiberties #FreedomofExpression #EndPoliceBrutalityKE

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The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya and the @LawSocietyofKe strongly condemn the violent attack by armed goons on a press conference by Kenyan mothers hosted at @thekhrc office today. This is a direct assault on Kenya's constitutional freedoms, the press, and civil society.

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Article 36 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees the freedom of association. Every person has the right to form, join, or participate in the activities of any association or group. #RightToProtest #13Days_CivilLiberties #FreedomofExpression #EndPoliceBrutalityKE

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Article 39 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees every person the right to freedom of movement and residence. No one should be blocked, confined, or restricted unlawfully. #RightToProtest #13Days_CivilLiberties #FreedomofExpression #EndPoliceBrutalityKE

[Irũngũ Houghton @irunguhoughton]

Instead of muzzling public expression+assembly, the nation needs smarter, inclusive strategies that channel state-civic energies into a lasting solution.
Hon @EstherPassaris Public Order (Amt) Bill 2025: A review
https://t.co/9kwTp1Zmem
#StandardSettingKE #ProtectTheProtestKE

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Article 33 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees the freedom of expression, the right to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas. Expression is a right, not a threat. #RightToProtest #13Days_CivilLiberties #FreedomofExpression #EndPoliceBrutalityKE

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@ReformsGroup Statement on the re-emergence of Ndiangui Kinyagua. As we wait for further information on the circumstances around his disappearance, we note that the spike in abductions and prolonged unlawful detention has caused national intimidation and deep fear among many Kenyans.

We urge the @NPSOfficial_KE to address this trust deficit and the fear by disbanding the multi-agency units and arrest the commanders and officers involved in the cases of enforced disappearances documented by several human rights organisations.

Read Full Statement: https://t.co/jgkhHhsuQK

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Article 27 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees equality and freedom from discrimination. Every person is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law. #RightToProtest #13Days_CivilLiberties #FreedomofExpression #EndPoliceBrutalityKE

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Article 31 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees the right to privacy. Every person has the right to be free from unlawful searches, seizures, and interference with personal communications. #RightToProtest #13Days_CivilLiberties #FreedomofExpression #EndPoliceBrutalityKE

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Article 28 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees that every person has inherent dignity and the right to have that dignity respected and protected. #RightToProtest #13Days_CivilLiberties #FreedomofExpression #EndPoliceBrutalityKE

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Article 38 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees every citizen the right to make political choices, including the right to participate in elections and peaceful political activities. #RightToProtest #13Days_CivilLiberties #FreedomofExpression #EndPoliceBrutalityKE