Francis Auma
Francis Auma is the Rapid Response Officer for Muslim for Human Rights (Muhuri), an organization dedicated to advocating for human rights and social justice in Kenya. He is known for his commitment to ensuring that peaceful protests remain free from violence, actively working to identify and isolate individuals who may disrupt demonstrations. Auma played a significant role during recent protests in Mombasa, where he emphasized the importance of maintaining order and protecting the integrity of peaceful assembly.
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Auma facilitated the withdrawal of the case by Raila and his release from police custody in Kwale after facing assault charges.
Raila died as a Coast man who caned him sought a 'handshake'
Kenya· 2025-10-17
The activists were Kelef Khalifa and Francis Auma of Muslims for Human Rights (Muhuri), Mathias Shipeta and Yusuf Abubakar of Haki Afrika, and Walid Sketi and Hussein Khalid of Vocal Africa.
Court allows DCI to exhume remains of Malindi cult membersKenya· 2025-07-29
Activists Francis Auma of MUHURI and Walid Sketty of Vocal Africa engage police who have arrived at Pandya Memorial Hospital.
Activist Mwabili Mwagodi found - The StandardKenya· 2025-07-27
Francis Auma claimed that mobilisers of the demonstration are being targeted for harassment.
Human rights activists accuse police of intimidation over protestsKenya· 2025-07-08
Francis Auma is part of the group of activists filing a petition against DIG Lagat.
Court sets hearing date for case seeking prosecution of DIG LagatKenya· 2025-07-02
Mr Francis Auma is the Muslim for Human Rights Rapid Response Officer focused on preventing violence during the protest.
Nine arrested as Mombasa remained a ghost townKenya· 2025-06-26
