Kenya

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Bordering Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan, Kenya is in the north of the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Independent from the British since 1963, Kenya has struggled to maintain democracy, with periods of effective one party rule alternating with free and fair elections, leaving tensions that were highlighted by the violence after the 2007 vote. The abuses of this period have yet to be adequately addressed at a national level - a situation made even more difficult by the prevalence of restrictions, harassment and attacks against human rights defenders.

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Quick Facts

4274940070Population2031700033.268069259452Population under 151204373519.721012458654Number of internet users
145 Human development index98 Happy planet ranking

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Research and Monitoring

KENYA: Baby A and the question mark
5 Aug 2015
A question mark on an intersex baby’s medical documents in Kenya nearly condemned a child to a life without medical care, schooling or a passport. Challenging the incorrect document, the child’s mother took the case to the Kenyan High Court.
KENYA: Access to justice for children
3 Jan 2013
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