Andrew Le'tosh

"We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings ... The name of our beautiful reward is not profit. Its name is freedom." ― Ursula K. Le Guin

#JusticeForSilasAsitiba, #StopDisplacement, #StopPunitiveJustice, @Kenyajudiciary, @ActionAid_Kenya, @KituoSheria, @thekhrc, @PASUNE_N, @OchiengPatrick, @FrontLineHRD, @AmnestyKenya, @DefendersKE, @NLinKenya, @Canada, @hrw, @CJMarthaKoome

Our communities in Gem Siaya County deserve transparency,justice, a voice in decisions that affect our land & future. We are not against devt — we are for people-centered, rights-based development. 📢 Nothing about us without us. #Justice #Accountability #CommunityLedDevelopment

📢 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢 TI-Kenya, through the Gender, Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Project, and with support from the TI-Secretariat, convened a multi-stakeholder forum in Nandi County to engage policymakers on GESI legal reforms. This engagement aimed to influence governance structures by securing commitments to address corruption and ensure that anti-corruption legal frameworks are more inclusive and responsive to the needs of marginalized groups, including women and persons with disabilities. This forum also brought together key stakeholders, including Nandi County Deputy Governor H.E. Yulita Mitei, the Deputy County Commissioner, the CEC for Gender and Social Services, county directors, chiefs, media, and representatives from women and PWD networks. #genderequality #SocialInclusion #InclusiveGovernance #accountability @NGECKenya @county_forum

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The Executive Director of Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya), Sheila Masinde, paid a courtesy call on PBORA Director General Dr Laxmana Kiptoo to discuss collaboration on developing a guide to support the NPO sector in understanding and managing Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) risks. As part of the Kenya Non-Profit Organization Working Group, TI-Kenya is implementing an initiative aimed at addressing cross-border corruption and illicit financial flows to promote sustainable development. TI-Kenya has engaged Flywheel Advisory Consulting Limited to develop a practical Guide on Understanding the AML/CFT Risks for the NPO Sector. In line with the FATF Recommendation 8, Countries are required to assess and mitigate the risk of NPO misuse. This calls for NPOs to adopt risk-based AML/CFT measures, including donor due diligence, monitoring of fund flows, and reporting suspicious transactions, while safeguarding legitimate charitable activities.

Amnesty International Kenya, in collaboration with @maono_space, is excited to announce a 6-month capacity-building program: Data Protection in the Civic Space. We are looking for 20 local CSOs in Kilifi to join us in scaling up data governance and defending the right to privacy as protected under Article 31 of the Constitution. Key Details: 📍 Location: Kilifi County 🗓️ Timeline: May – September 2026 ⏰ Deadline to Apply: 8th May 2026 Ensure your organization is legally registered and ready to lead in the digital age. This is a voluntary engagement aimed at creating a safer civic space for all. 🔗 Apply here: amnestykenya.org/call-for-appli… #DataProtectionKE

🚨 Twitter (X) Space Alert 💰 Who really pays for political power and at what cost to you Mkenya wa Kawaida? As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 General Elections, one question demands answers: Who is funding our politics—and what are they getting in return? Join us for a bold, no-holds-barred conversation as we unpack: ⚡ The hidden forces behind campaign financing ⚡ The reality of vote-buying and political influence ⚡ How weak enforcement of finance laws is shaping leadership—and undermining democracy 🗓 Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026 (tomorrow) ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Where: X Spaces via @maskani254 & @TIKenya 👀 Are you ready to follow the money and uncover the truth ⌚️⌚️Set your reminder here 👇🏿 and be part of this conversation: x.com/Maskani254/sta…

Demystifying Mining Royalties: A new framework meant to guide how Kenya shares revenue from its mineral wealth is now under scrutiny in Parliament. The mining royalty sharing regulations outline how proceeds from the sector will be distributed. #MadiniEdition @DannMwangi

🎓 Applications are open for a fully funded MSc Development Policy and Politics (with Mo Ibrahim Foundation Internship) at the University of Birmingham (@unibirmingham). 📅 Deadline: 24 April 2026, 17:00 (UK time) 🔗 bit.ly/4u4Xl9S

🚨 Nous recrutons ! Consultant(e) pour renforcer les capacités des jeunes femmes leaders dans les systèmes agroalimentaires en Afrique 🌍🌱 📍 Kigali, Rwanda 📅 Candidature : 20–26 avril 2026 🔗 Postulez ici : surl.li/bpfsha #Jeunes #Femmes #Agriculture #Afrique

'Stop Mining Activities In Western Kenya' Civil society organisations are calling for an immediate halt to gold prospecting and mining activities in parts of Kakamega, Vihiga and Siaya counties over 'flawed' land acquisition procedures. #NTVWeekendEdition @Karanja_Ibrah

📊 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 TI Kenya in conjunction with @EACCKenya and @NGECKenya released The Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025. This report highlights the gendered realities of corruption in Kenya, revealing how bribery, sextortion, and limited access to information disproportionately affect women and undermine equitable service delivery. ℹ️ You can access the full report on the link below: eacc.go.ke/en/default/wp-… #CorruptionKe #gendercorruption

Call for Applications 📢: Are you as passionate about politics and democracy as we are? Open to young graduates from 🇿🇦🇳🇦🇧🇼🇬🇭🇳🇬🇸🇳🇰🇪🇹🇿🇺🇬. Duration: Jan–Feb 2027 Deadline to apply: 15 May 2026 🔗 bewerbung.ipsdigital.bundestag.de/programs/2/ @GermanyinAfrica

In today's Standard newspaper, I argue that; 1. Once a judge has all the facts, all the issues, and the applicable law, there is only one legitimate direction; forward, through reason, to a conclusion that those inputs can honestly support. A judge who arrives somewhere else must explain how he got there, and the record must be capable of providing that explanation. 2. Decisional independence doesn't mean applying the law mechanically. It means applying the correct legal reasoning for the correct output. 3. Decisional independence is the freedom to reason. It is not the freedom to abandon reason. 4. Appeal corrects the error for the litigant but does nothing to hold the judge accountable for producing the wrong decision in the first place. @NelsonHavi @ehdande @ahmednasirlaw @joshuamalidzo @Ndonglaw043 @StandardKenya

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT: On Human Rights Violations Linked to Shanta Gold Operations in Siaya, Vihiga, and Kakamega Counties Voices from Ramula, Mwibona, and Ikolomani are not whispers-they are urgent cries for justice. A joint fact-finding mission by Haki Madini Kenya and partners has uncovered a disturbing pattern of human rights violations: lack of community consent, intimidation, misuse of law enforcement, and the tragic loss of lives due to excessive force. Communities are speaking of fear. Of being silenced. Of a system that appears to protect power over people. OUR DEMANDS: 🔴 Immediate suspension of Shanta Gold operations until full legal compliance 🔴 Respect for community rights, including free, prior, and informed consent 🔴 An end to police harassment, intimidation, and arbitrary arrests 🔴 Independent investigations and full accountability for all violations No investment should come at the cost of dignity, justice, and life. The Constitution must stand. The people must be heard. #FreeMeshackOmenya #FreeSilasAshitiba #Dropmaliciouscharges #ShantaGoldmustGo

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Communities in Ramula, Mwibona, and Ikolomani (Kakamega) have raised grave concerns following a joint fact-finding mission that documented serious allegations of human rights violations linked to Shanta Gold’s extractive operations

#PressStatement Police killed two people in Gem-Ramula, Siaya, who opposed forced consent and eviction to allow Shanta Gold Ltd to mine gold from the area. Shanta Gold's apparent impunity suggests it has powerful state backing and acts as if above the law. All mining activities by Shanta Gold in Nyanza must be suspended because of gross human rights violations. Read more: khrc.or.ke/press-release/…

📊 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 - 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 (𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔) As Kenya gradually builds momentum toward the 2027 General Elections, the political landscape is becoming increasingly active - marked by realignments, rallies, and intensified grassroots mobilization. However, this period has also seen rising tensions, with concerns over political violence and the shrinking space for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms. Despite ongoing efforts by civil society to engage duty bearers, independent findings including the Missing Voices 2025 Annual Report highlighted continued challenges such as: ⚠️ Crackdowns on civil society activism ⚠️ Restrictions on peaceful protests ⚠️ Heightened digital surveillance These developments are fueling public concern around accountability, transparency, and the integrity of government engagement processes. This report provides critical insights into the evolving governance environment and the implications for civic space in Kenya. Download the full report:👇👇 tikenya.org/wp-content/upl… #CivicSpace #kenya #accountability #humanrights #Governance

It brings me great pleasure to say that @aphrc is hiring 📢📢 Apply,RT and share widely! Apply on our website aphrc.org/careers/ #IkoKazi #IkokaziKE #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica