Irungu Houghton
Irungu Houghton is the Section Director of Amnesty International Kenya, where he advocates for human rights and accountability in the face of ongoing violations in the country. Recently, he has been vocal about the need for the Dutch government to prioritize human rights during the upcoming state visit to Kenya, emphasizing the importance of addressing police brutality and the abduction of activists.
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Earlier members of the panel included Irungu Houghton, the outgoing Amnesty Kenya Executive Director.
Ruto orders KNHCR to develop compensation plan for protests victims
Kenya· 2026-03-07
Amnesty International Director Irungu Houghton stated that they will continue monitoring the case.
Three alleged abductors of Tanzanian to remain in custody for 10 daysKenya· 2026-02-23
Irungu Houghton is the Director of Amnesty International Kenya and is involved in monitoring the case of Mshabaha.
Three arrested over foiled abduction of Tanzanian human rights defenderKenya· 2026-02-23
Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton commented on the release of Njagi and Oyoo.
Museveni: Njagi and Oyoo were plotting unrest in UgandaKenya· 2025-11-09
Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya who condemned the killing of John Ogutu.
We are outraged by killing of John Ogutu in Tanzania- rights groupsKenya· 2025-11-07
Other members included Kennedy Ogeto, Irungu Houghton of Amnesty International Kenya, Dr John Olukuru, Rev. Kennedy Barasa Simiyu, Dr Linda Musumba, Dr Duncan Ojwang, Naini Lankas, Dr Francis Muraya, Juliet Chepkemei, Pius Metto, Fatuma Kinsi Abass, and Raphael Anampiu.
Faith Odhiambo resigns from protest victims panel, cites stalled mandateKenya· 2025-10-06Amnesty International Kenya's executive director Irungu Houghton highlighted the risks faced by digital activists like Rose Njeri Tunguru.
Coder who turned civic frustration into global recognitionKenya· 2025-10-04
Irungu Houghton, Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, described the abduction as a grave escalation of state-linked repression.
LSK, rights groups demand release of Kenyan activists abducted in UgandaKenya· 2025-10-02
Irungu Houghton is a member of the Makau Mutua-led compensation panel.
Makau Mutua-led compensation panel files appealKenya· 2025-09-24
Irũngũ Houghton echoed concerns that Murkomen’s comments are unsettling for ordinary Kenyans, especially marginalized communities.
Experts warn Murkomen's 'fuel money' remarks could normalise briberyKenya· 2025-09-20
Irungu Houghton’s involvement betrays a dangerous naivety.
Despite prevailing difficulties, Gen Zs give us hope for a better tomorrowKenya· 2025-09-14
Irungu Houghton has suspended his participation in President William Ruto’s protest victims’ compensation panel, citing respect for a High Court order halting its operations.
'I respect the rule of law,' says Irungu Houghton as he suspends part in Ruto panelKenya· 2025-09-11Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton is a member of the compensation panel.
Court halts Ruto's compensation plan for protest victimsKenya· 2025-09-08
Irungu Houghton is a human rights defender who joined the taskforce.
Makau taskforce must review how police handle protestersKenya· 2025-09-06
Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, who opposed the rushed disposal of unclaimed bodies.
295 unclaimed bodies raise questions on how the known become forgottenKenya· 2025-09-05
Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International-Kenya.
Court declines to freeze Ruto's protests victims compensation panelKenya· 2025-08-29
Amnesty Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton was appointed to the panel that has raised eyebrows.
Give victims' compensation panel a chance: Lawyer KanjamaKenya· 2025-08-28
Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International (Kenya) and serves as an advisor on the panel.
Faith Odhiambo, Amnesty boss picked to oversee protest victims compensationKenya· 2025-08-26
The team will also include Amnesty International (Kenya) Executive Director Irungu Houghton.
LSK president, AI Kenya boss appointed to oversee protest victims compensationKenya· 2025-08-26Irungu Houghton described the tactics used against activists as the 'oldest game in the authoritarian playbook'.
Weaponising the feed: Inside Kenya's online war against activistsKenya· 2025-08-21
Irungu Houghton, Amnesty International's Executive Director and a contributor to the book, urged the audience to rethink migration not as a threat but as a defining part of the human experience.
Scholar Din-Kariuki launches book on migration, cultureKenya· 2025-07-31
Irungu Houghton is the Section Director at Amnesty International Kenya who spoke about Mwabili Mwagodi's case.
Lobby groups demand immediate release of activist Mwabili MwagodiKenya· 2025-07-26
Irungu Houghton discussed police accountability and the killings during protests in Kenya.
How protests, killings are capturing global attentionKenya· 2025-07-10
Irungu Houghton is the executive director of Amnesty Kenya who reported on the deaths during the protests.
Sixteen deaths recorded in Kenya protests, most killed by police, Amnesty Kenya says
Guyana· 2025-06-26
Irungu Houghton is the executive director of Amnesty Kenya and reported on the deaths during the protests.
Sixteen deaths recorded in Kenya protests, most killed by police, Amnesty Kenya says
Tanzania· 2025-06-26
Irũngũ Houghton is the executive director of Amnesty Kenya and commented on the death toll during the protests.
At least 16 people killed and 400 injured in Kenyan protests | Kenya
United Kingdom· 2025-06-26
Irungu Houghton is the head of Amnesty Kenya and reported on the deaths during the protests.
В Кении вспыхнули антиправительственные протесты. Погибло 16 человек
Belarus· 2025-06-25Irungu Houghton, the director of Amnesty International Kenya, described the circumstances of Mr Ojwang's arrest as 'quite shocking'.
Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for social media postUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-08
Irũngũ Houghton, the executive director of Amnesty International Kenya, stated that Rose Njeri's rights have been severely violated.
Outrage over arrest of Kenyan software developer as regional repression grows | KenyaUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-03
Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya.
Release BBC filmmakers' equipment, phones, DCI toldKenya· 2025-05-07
