Justice Watchers

In our first episode, join us as we talk with Njoki Gachanja, the coordinator of Githurai Social Justice Centre, a true champion for human rights in Kenya. From tackling police brutality to empowering marginalized communities, she shares what inspired his path and how his work fuels Kenya’s human rights movement. Hear about her approach to justice, grassroots movements' unique challenges, and her vision for a more just Kenya.

Founder of NEST, Silvana Lesuuda takes us through her change making journey of how she founded her organisation which mainly focuses on bridging the gap in menstrual health management in Samburu county.

Human rights activism is more effective when human rights defenders seek allies and create networks. My own activism has been made effective through allies.

Get Ready for this new and extraordinary podcast featuring Rose Resiato, a Woman Human Rights Defenders from Kajiado County, Kenya.

Resiato exemplifies the impact of grassroot HRDs from marginalised communities when given a platform and opportunities to instigate vital transformations.

Her work can be summarized into ''Women's participation in development cannot be limited to last minute involvement to tick boxes. Our full and meaningful involvement matter!"

For Minoo Kyaa, an injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Together with other community mobilizers, Minoo has joined hands to petition the government of Kenya to address the runaway cost of living in Kenya. In this episode, Minoo highlights the circumstances and impact of the unlawful arrest between her and three others. “We were arrested for absolutely breaking no law and there we were facing trumped-up charges. .. the comradeship of others and reliable support from Defenders Coalition kept me going.”

The story of a WHRD from Mandera county overcoming cultural barriers for young girls and women in her community.

Have the police ever arbitrarily arrested you for wearing your beautiful African hair in the form of dreadlocks? Are negative perceptions about dreadlocks exposing human rights defenders to heightened risks?

Listen to the story of Davis Tafari- an activist, photographer and art director- a victim of arbitrary arrest on a number of occasions. Tafari tells us that from his standpoint, there is a high likelihood that construed perceptions by The Police about the beautiful African dreadlocks are to blame for the numerous arbitrary arrests the he has endured over the years.