The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has appointed Maina Kiai as the new chairperson of its board of directors.
In a statement released on Thursday, August 7, KHRC noted that Betty Okero will deputize Kiai.
Kiai takes over leadership of the human rights sector at a time when the nation and region face serious governance abuses, widespread rights violations, and deep-rooted corruption.
Maina Kiai appointed as the new KHRC chairperson. Photo: Courtesy
The newly appointed chairperson wears the title of ‘Chief’ after his installation as paramount chief of the Mende community for his human rights work in Sierra Leone.
The new chairperson is recognized as a distinguished and bold icon in the fight for justice, bringing decades of frontline experience and political leadership to defend civil liberties and human rights both in Kenya and globally.
Before this, he was the Director of Alliances and Partnerships at Human Rights Watch, having earlier served as Africa Director.
