Civic freedom erodes amid crackdown on protesters, report says

Members of Civil society Organisation Network in Kisumu sings as they commemorated I4 years of New constitution as they highlighted various issues with it's adherence and called call called various institutions to ensure its full implementation on Aug 27, 2024. [Michael Mute, Standard]

A civic freedom monitor has downgraded Kenya's civic space in its annual ratings amid a recent crackdown on nationwide protests and abductions.

In its 2024 report titled People Power Under Attack, released on December 4, CIVICUS Monitor noted that civic space in the country is significantly constrained.