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Prof Makau Mutua steps down as KHRC chairperson, replaced by Davinder Lamba

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Azimio presidential spokesperson Makau Mutua speaks during a meeting at a Nairobi hotel on June 29,2022. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]

Prof Makau Mutua has stepped down as the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) Chairperson to focus on his role as spokesperson of Raila Odinga’s campaign team. 

Davinder Lamba has been appointed as the board’s interim chair, KHRC announced on Thursday. 

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