HAKI Africa

03/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐈 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄

HAKI Africa has called for urgent collective action to address youth unemployment, substance abuse and involvement in unlawful activities across Kiambu, Muranga and Machakos counties.

Speaking in Makenji in Murang'a County during the burial of Peter Kimani Gitau who was fatally shot near a Del Monte Kenya Limited field in circumstances reportedly linked to an alleged pineapple theft incident, HAKI Africa's Business and Human Rights Officer, Japheth Oluoch Ogola, said the tragedy should trigger deeper reflection on the relationship between businesses and surrounding communities.

Preventing another young person from losing his/her life requires us to address both the immediate security concerns and the socio-economic conditions that leave many young people without meaningful livelihood opportunities, Ogola said.

Mr. Ogola urged government, corporates, communities and civil society to establish sustainable youth livelihood programmes. Mourners appealed to HAKI Africa to facilitate dialogue between Del Monte Kenya Limited and young people to prevent unlawful farm entry while safeguarding life and dignity.

HAKI Africa therefore calls upon all stakeholders to act now: no more young lives should be lost where dialogue, opportunity, responsible security and respect for human rights can provide lasting solutions.

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐒, 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄, 𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐃

HAKI Africa joined fellow human rights organisations, defenders, families, and communities in Mombasa to commemorate the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, as part of the MissingVoiceske coalition.

Representing HAKI Africa, our Rapid Response Officer, Mathias Shipeta, joined calls for truth, justice, accountability, and meaningful reparations for victims and their families.

Enforced disappearances leave families living with uncertainty and communities carrying unanswered questions. We must continue documenting and reporting these violations, supporting affected families, and demanding an end to impunity.

We stand in solidarity with all families searching for answers and reaffirm our commitment to human rights, justice, and accountability.

01/09/2026

𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐋𝐄

The Del Monte@60 Football Tournament may have come to an end, but the impact goes far beyond the football pitch.

Donyo United from Machakos County lifted the trophy after an impressive 4–0 victory over Makenji Youth from Kiambu County at Thika High Chapel Grounds.

For HAKI Africa, however, the real victory was seeing more than 5,000 young people reached through a tournament that used football to promote human rights, access to justice, dignity, equality and accountability.

Throughout the competition, we encouraged young footballers and their supporters to see themselves not only as athletes, but also as community leaders and champions for human rights.

As our Business and Human Rights Officer, Japheth Oluoch Ogola, put it:

“The football pitch should not only produce great players; it should also produce young leaders who stand up for dignity, justice and accountability.”

Together with Del Monte Kenya and Football Kenya Federation, we are showing that sport can unite communities, amplify young people's voices and inspire positive change.

31/08/2026

International Day of Enforced Disappearances 2026

30/08/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬

Today, HAKI Africa joins victims, families, civil society organisations and human rights defenders around the world in commemorating the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.

Enforced disappearance is a grave human rights violation that leaves families searching for truth and justice, often for years. Every person who disappears matters, and every family deserves answers.

Victims first. Action now.

We call for truth, justice, accountability and effective investigations into all cases of enforced disappearance, while urging authorities to uphold the rights and dignity of victims and their families.

MissingVoiceske

28/08/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐔𝐓

HAKI Africa mourns the untimely passing of Edgar Waititu, popularly known as Stoopid Boy, a young Kenyan artist whose music became a significant part of the country's emerging Arbantone scene.

Best known for his hit “G Bag Na Jug” popularly known as “G Bag Na Jug,” Stoopid Boy captured the energy and creativity of Kenya's young urban music scene. His music earned him a wider audience and collaborations with established artists, including Mejja, Breeder LW, Gody Tennor and Spoiler.

His passing has left family, friends, fellow artists and fans grieving a young talent whose journey and creative ambitions were still unfolding. Friends say he was still working on music and had several unfinished projects at the time of his death.

As we mourn, HAKI Africa urges young people facing difficult moments to reach out, speak to someone they trust and seek appropriate mental health support. We also call on mental health professionals, institutions and partners to expand access to affordable and pro bono psychosocial support for young people.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, fellow artists and the Gota City community.

28/08/2026

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧

HAKI Africa welcomes President William Ruto’s call for accountability for the actions of security agencies during public demonstrations.

As a human rights organisation, we reiterate the need for transparent investigations, accountability for violations, and justice for victims.

Protecting the right to protest is essential to strengthening Kenya’s democracy, rule of law, and human rights.

27/08/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

Good news! Hope Blessing has been found in Nairobi and reunited with her mother, thanks to a well-wisher who rescued her and contacted her family. We also want to thank the police and members of the public who helped in the search.

She is currently receiving medical attention and support. We are grateful to everyone who shared her story and assisted in tracing her.

More updates will be shared as soon as she recovers and returns to Mombasa. Thank you for standing with Hope and her family.

25/08/2026

𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝟐𝟑-𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑-𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐊𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈: 𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐈 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇, 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄

HAKI Africa is actively following up on the tragic death of Peter Kimani, a 23-year-old young man who was allegedly shot near Del Monte Kenya Limiteds Field 4 in the morning of Saturday 22nd August 2026. His untimely death raises serious human rights concerns and underscores the fundamental right to life, human dignity, access to justice and the right of every family to know the truth about the circumstances surrounding the death of a loved one.

As part of its independent human rights follow-up, HAKI Africa visited the family of the late Peter Kimani in the morning of Monday 24th August 2026 and listened carefully to the accounts and perspectives of his parents, two sisters, cousin, neighbours and representatives of local human rights defenders. HAKI Africa has also held discussions with representatives of Del Monte Kenya Limiteds security team, G4S security personnel who man security at the expansive farm, officials of Kenol Hospital, where Peter was taken following the alleged shooting, and relevant security officers.

HAKI Africa, accompanied by members of Peter Kimanis family, further visited the alleged scene of the incident as part of efforts to better understand the circumstances surrounding his death.

At this profoundly difficult moment, HAKI Africa extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives, friends and community of the late Peter Kimani. The loss of a young life under such circumstances demands a prompt, thorough, independent, impartial and transparent investigation that establishes the truth and ensures accountability.

HAKI Africa remains committed to journeying with the family in their pursuit of truth, justice and effective remedy. We call upon all relevant authorities and institutions to preserve and examine all available evidence, establish the circumstances that led to Peter's death, and ensure that any person found responsible is held accountable through due process and in accordance with the rule of law.

Peter Kimanis life mattered. His family deserves the truth. Justice must be pursued with dignity, independence and without fear or favour.