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
1 wks
Reach
108,662
Power
214$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 3 7.00 0.18% +10% 53,771,296 108,662 $106,000 214$
Totals 3 53,771,296 108,662 $106,000 214$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: 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. 8

The Standard: Scholar Din-Kariuki launches book on migration, culture

Kenya Kenya: Irungu Houghton is the Section Director at Amnesty International Kenya who spoke about Mwabili Mwagodi's case. 7

The Standard: Lobby groups demand immediate release of activist Mwabili Mwagodi

Guyana Guyana: Irungu Houghton is the executive director of Amnesty Kenya who reported on the deaths during the protests. 6

Stabroek News: Sixteen deaths recorded in Kenya protests, most killed by police, Amnesty Kenya says

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Irũngũ Houghton is the executive director of Amnesty Kenya and commented on the death toll during the protests. 7

The Guardian: At least 16 people killed and 400 injured in Kenyan protests | Kenya

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