Khelef Khalifa
Khelef Khalifa is a Kenyan lawyer and human rights advocate known for his work in promoting social justice and legal reforms. He has participated in several significant legal battles in Kenya and was recently involved in a case that seeks to hold President William Ruto accountable for alleged constitutional violations through a referendum, emphasizing the people's right to determine their leaders.
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Khelef Khalifa is a veteran human rights activist who joined the protestors and was part of the negotiating team.
Nine arrested as Mombasa remained a ghost town
Kenya· 2025-06-26
Khelef Khalifa, director of Muslims for Human Rights, linked Albert Ojwang's death to a broader trend of police impunity.
Why Albert Ojwang's death has put Kenya's police on trial
United Kingdom· 2025-06-17
Khelef Khalifa is an activist who moved to the Supreme Court seeking to have Kenyans vote in 2026.
Diaspora voters sue over polling centres as cases against IEBC riseKenya· 2025-04-27
Khelef Khalifa is one of the petitioners arguing for the presidential elections to be held in 2026.
Petitioners want Supreme Court to move presidential elections to 2026Kenya· 2025-04-25
The case filed by a group of 14 human rights activists and lawyers led by Cyprian Nyamwamu and Khelef Khalifa was leading the court to uncharted waters.
Ruto fights case seeking his impeachment through referendumKenya· 2025-03-04
