Otsieno Namwaya
Otsieno Namwaya is a researcher for Human Rights Watch (HRW) who focuses on human rights issues in Kenya. He has been active in advocating for justice and accountability, particularly in cases involving police brutality and human rights violations. In the recent news regarding the discovery of mutilated bodies in a quarry in Nairobi, Namwaya called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the alleged obstruction of recovery efforts by police. His work highlights the ongoing challenges faced by human rights defenders in the region.
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Otsieno Namwaya is the Associate Director of Human Rights Watch who claimed that DCI officers have been trailing and harassing him.
DCI denies harassment claims by Human Rights Watch official
Kenya· 2025-09-09Otsieno Namwaya has accused officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations of persistent surveillance and harassment, claiming that his life and those of his family are in danger.
Human Rights Watch boss claims his life is in dangerKenya· 2025-09-08
Otsieno Namwaya, a researcher with Human Rights Watch, described Ruto's comments as a shoot-to-kill order.
Ruto accused of dictatorship as police violence on protestors escalatesKenya· 2025-07-16
Otsieno Namwaya is the associate Africa director at Human Rights Watch.
Kenya protests’ death toll rises to 19, UN calls for calm
New Zealand· 2025-06-28
Otsieno Namwaya is the Associate Director at Human Rights Watch and commented on press freedom in Kenya.
'Don't shoot the messenger': Journalists demand safety, justice on World Press Freedom DayKenya· 2025-05-03
Otsieno Namwaya is a researcher for Human Rights Watch who commented on the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the dumping of bodies at the quarry.
Kenya must investigate mutilated bodies dumped in quarry: HRWKenya· 2025-03-17