We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who was brutally murdered by her former partner. As a talented marathon runner who recently competed in the Paris Olympics,Read More
Nairobi, Kenya, 20th August 2024—UTU WETU, a collective of human rights experts committed to advancing gender equality in Kenya, Africa, and globally, welcomes Dorcas Oduor’s appointment as the new Attorney General of Kenya.Read More
By Leah Aoko The recent protests the finance bill in Kenya, dubbed #rejectfinancebill have been a stark reminder of the continued use of force and lack of accountability in the police service. AmidstRead More
A new report highlights the severe lack of justice and reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Kenya, despite decades of atrocities. The report, produced by the Global Survivors Fund (GSF),Read More
Kisumu, Kenya – In a significant step towards addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) during periods of conflict and political unrest, a community engagement event was successfully held in Kisumu. Organized by UtuRead More
From November 30th to December 1st, 2023, UTU WETU TRUST organized a symposium to tackle the persistent issue of election-related sexual violence in Kenya. The symposium brought together a diverse range of participants,Read More
Election-related sexual violence has been a recurring issue in Kenya, posing significant threats to the safety, well-being, and rights of individuals, particularly women and girls. To address this critical issue and foster accountability,Read More
Utu Wetu Trust, with support from REDRESS, was privileged to lead a panel discussion on Assessing Achievements, Hurdles, and Opportunities of the Maputo Protocol in Securing the Right to Remedies for Victims/Survivors ofRead More
This is a call to action by Kenyan citizens who have suffered and continue to endure the consequences of election-related violence. We represent hundreds of thousands of Kenyans who bear the scars inflictedRead More
Women suffer an extra layer of violence because conflicts and crises are gendered. In previous election cycles as Kenya reeled in violence following contested election results.
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