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POLICE KILLINGS INCREASE BY 20% IN 2025 AMID PROTEST CRACKDOWN

Article
The 2025 Missing Voices Annual Report reveals a troubling paradox: while overall violations declined, police killings rose sharply by 20%, with young men, especially in Nairobi, bearing the brunt of this violence. Most deaths occurred during protest periods, underscoring persistent concerns about the use of excessive force by law enforcement. Although enforced disappearances dropped significantly, weak legal frameworks and limited accountability mechanisms continue to deny justice to victims and their families, raising urgent questions about policing, civic space, and human rights in Kenya.
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Maskan exhibition Where Art Becomes Evidence in the Fight Against Femicide

Through evocative installations and community engagement, Maskan Tour, done in collaboration with Usikimyie and Creative Garage, turns abstract statistics on femicide and policy failures into visceral, human stories that demand accountability. Explore how this unique exhibition bridges the gap between written policy and lived experience, sparking public dialogue and driving real change in the fight for justice.
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MISSING VOICES ANNUAL REPORT 2024: ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES INCREASED BY 450% IN 2024

Press Release
There are five major highlights of this year’s 2024 Missing Voices Report Enforced disappearances by police up by nearly five times from 2023  June and July were the deadliest months, same in 2023  Nairobi was the deadliest county for EJKs followed by Kiambu and Migori  Less than 2% of police related EJKs are in court Most victims of enforced disappearances were neither prosecuted nor allowed to demonstrate their innocence in court of law. They have not received justice or compensation by the time of the report.
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Projects

Who I Am Who We Are - Art Project on Kenyan Identity

Who I Am Who We Are (Kenya Cultural Centre) - Who I Am Who We Are

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Inspired by the notion that today’s world reacts a reality both multiple and unique, Who I Am, Who We Are aims at creating adequate spaces and conversations for personal reflection on relevant themes about Kenya at 50 - present and future. 

The Two Sudans - Online Film Project

Vimeo Video

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A web documentary, which embarks on a visually and emotionally gripping journey into Sudan and South Sudan shedding some light onto the personal stories of those at ground level.

Our Publications on Civic Spaces

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Global Oil Conflict, Fertiliser Dependence and Kenya’s Soil Future

Dossier
This dossier shows how disruptions in oil markets ripple through fertiliser supply chains and into agriculture, increasing production costs and exposing countries like Kenya to global instability. Because most synthetic fertilisers are derived from fossil fuels and imported, Kenya’s farming systems remain tightly linked to energy markets and geopolitical dynamics.

Combatting Global Plastic Pollution

Policy Paper
By 2025, more than 12 billion tonnes of plastic had been produced globally – and plastic pollution is not gender neutral. Our publication Combatting Global Plastic Pollution presents feminist perspectives for a gender-just approach to the plastic crisis. 
Unbowed for Justice MV Report 2025

Unbowed for Justice

The 2025 Missing Voices Annual Report documents 131 cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Kenya, reflecting an overall decline in violations compared to 2024. However, this apparent progress masks a worrying trend: a sharp rise in police killings and continued concerns about the use of excessive force, particularly during periods of public protest.

In It Together

Toolkit
The Feminist Resilience Toolkit brings together strategies from feminist activists across five continents. It shares practical exercises on well-being, digital security, leadership, and funding. Case studies show how movements resist repression and build collective strength.
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She Did Not Die by Accident

Report
At least 220 women and girls were killed in Kenya in 2025, most by people they trusted, and often after seeking help. The Femicide Report 2025 shows that these deaths were not accidents but the result of ignored warning signs, social silence, and systemic failure. Ending femicide requires naming it, tracking it, and acting decisively to protect women before violence becomes fatal.
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