Defenders Coalition executive director Kamau Ngugi unveils the survey report during the ongoing Human Rights Defenders Academy in Nairobi. /HANDOUTDespite the promise of the 2010 Constitution, majority of
Kenyans believe the civic space in the country is still as bad as it was during
the regime of independence constitution, a report shows.
The report by the Defenders Coalition titled “Trends of
Civic Space in Kenya: An Assessment” says that majority feel the government has
over securitised the civic space and crimininalised dissent, making it risky
for public-conscious citizens and organisations to speak up.
