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Hussein Khalid - Lawyer & Human Rights Activist | Streamline | Streamline

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Hussein Khalid

Lawyer & Human Rights Activist

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1980(46 yrs)

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Biography

Hussein Khalid is a Kenyan lawyer and the founder of Haki Africa, championing justice for victims of police abuse and extrajudicial killings.

Career & Education

Law practice (2000–present)

Founded Haki Africa

LLB – University of Nairobi

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Founded Haki Africa
Named Defender of the Year

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Tortured to Death: Police Force-Feed Men Raw Maize and Pepper

Tortured to Death: Police Force-Feed Men Raw Maize and Pepper

Two men in Kahawa West have died in agony after police officers allegedly beat them and forced them to swallow raw maize and chilli peppers, sparking outrage and demands for immediate justice.

Families Weep as Kenyan Mercenaries Die in Russian "Meat Grinder"

Families Weep as Kenyan Mercenaries Die in Russian "Meat Grinder"

As Clinton Mogesa’s body is identified in Donetsk, families in Nairobi demand action against rogue recruitment agencies luring youth into Russia’s war with false promises.

OPINION: A Nation Unravelling: The terrifying Normalisation of Police Executions

Security & Crime

OPINION: A Nation Unravelling: The terrifying Normalisation of Police Executions

In a searing critique, Hussein Khalid warns that the unprecedented wave of police killings, including the recent deaths of Salim Masha and George Matheri, signals a dangerous collapse of national security.

Kenyan Lobby Demands Answers from Museveni After Bloody Election Violence

Kenyan Lobby Demands Answers from Museveni After Bloody Election Violence

Human rights group Vocal Africa demands President Museveni disband militias and release detainees following deadly election violence in Uganda, warning that regional stability is at stake.

Blood on the Beacons: Nation Demands Action as Land Wars Escalate

Security & Crime

Blood on the Beacons: Nation Demands Action as Land Wars Escalate

While the President marked a peaceful Christmas in Kilgoris, a police officer lay dead in Kajiado. The Daily Nation’s latest editorial is a furious wake-up call: the state must stop trading lives for acres.

Kenya Demands Answers as Citizens Targeted in Tanzania Turmoil

Kenya Demands Answers as Citizens Targeted in Tanzania Turmoil

Nairobi escalates diplomatic pressure on Dar es Salaam following the killing and harassment of Kenyans in post-election violence, testing fragile East African Community ties and rattling a vital trade corridor.

Kenyan Lawyer Missing in Tanzania Amid Post-Election Crackdown

Security & Crime

Kenyan Lawyer Missing in Tanzania Amid Post-Election Crackdown

The disappearance of Fredrick-Lorent Obuya after his arrest in Dar es Salaam raises urgent questions about the safety of Kenyans in Tanzania, as another national is confirmed killed in the violent aftermath of the disputed October 29 general election.

IEBC to Launch Mass Voter Registration After November By-Elections

IEBC to Launch Mass Voter Registration After November By-Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission aims to significantly boost voter numbers for the 2027 General Election, addressing worryingly low turnout in the current registration drive hampered by limited access and voter apathy.

Calls for ICC Action as Kenyan Man Killed in Tanzania Post-Election Violence

Calls for ICC Action as Kenyan Man Killed in Tanzania Post-Election Violence

The death of a Kenyan teacher in Dar es Salaam amid a brutal crackdown on protests has intensified pressure on Nairobi and the international community to act, as Tanzania's opposition alleges over 700 have been killed.

Boda Boda Rider Dies in Nakuru Police Custody Over Ksh8,000 Debt

Security & Crime

Boda Boda Rider Dies in Nakuru Police Custody Over Ksh8,000 Debt

A 40-year-old boda boda rider, Eric Tonui Koros, has died while in police custody in Solai, Nakuru County, after being arrested over an alleged Ksh8,000 debt, raising concerns about police conduct and the legality of detaining individuals for civil debts.