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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Kenya:
Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton commented on the release of Njagi and Oyoo.
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Kenya:
Irungu Houghton is the Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya who condemned the killing of John Ogutu.
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Kenya:
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.
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Kenya:
Amnesty International Kenya's executive director Irungu Houghton highlighted the risks faced by digital activists like Rose Njeri Tunguru.
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Kenya:
Irungu Houghton, Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, described the abduction as a grave escalation of state-linked repression.
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Kenya:
Irungu Houghton is a member of the Makau Mutua-led compensation panel.
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Kenya:
Irũngũ Houghton echoed concerns that Murkomen’s comments are unsettling for ordinary Kenyans, especially marginalized communities.
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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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