Irungu Houghton

Irungu Houghton

activist Kenya

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
57,899
Power
2,303$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 6.50 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 57,899 $2,700,000 2,303$
Totals 2 67,886,011 57,899 $2,700,000 2,303$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Irungu Houghton, the director of Amnesty International Kenya, described the circumstances of Mr Ojwang's arrest as 'quite shocking'. 6

BBC: Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for social media post

Kenya Kenya: Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya and spoke out against the DCI's actions regarding the detained filmmakers. 8

The Standard: Outcry as DCI detains equipment from crew behind BBC's 'The Blood Parliament'

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Irungu Houghton, head of Amnesty Kenya, noted an unwillingness to prosecute the case against the officers. 4

BBC: Four Kenyan police officers charged over killing as others freed

Kenya Kenya: Irungu Houghton highlighted various instances of human rights violations that reflect a shift towards authoritarian practices last year. 7

The Standard: 65 people killed during Gen Z protests, says Amnesty

Kenya Kenya: Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya and is involved in advocating for accountability in the fight against corruption. 8

The Standard: Kenyans abroad rally against corruption, push for accountability