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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 9 | 5.78 | 0.69% | +30% | 53,771,296 | 482,827 | $106,000 | 952$ |
| Totals | 9 | 53,771,296 | 482,827 | $106,000 | 952$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Irungu Houghton’s involvement betrays a dangerous naivety.
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Kenya:
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.
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Kenya:
Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton is a member of the compensation panel.
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Kenya:
Irungu Houghton is a human rights defender who joined the taskforce.
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Kenya:
Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, who opposed the rushed disposal of unclaimed bodies.
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Kenya:
Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International-Kenya.
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Kenya:
Amnesty Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton was appointed to the panel that has raised eyebrows.
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Kenya:
Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International (Kenya) and serves as an advisor on the panel.
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Kenya:
The team will also include Amnesty International (Kenya) Executive Director Irungu Houghton.
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Kenya:
Irungu Houghton described the tactics used against activists as the 'oldest game in the authoritarian playbook'.
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