Commissioner Dr Wamalwa on Intersex
Who is intersex person? Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa Explains.
Intersex bill 2023 explained by Human Rights Lawyer Eric Mukoya and Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa
Commisionner Dr. Dennis WamalwaBeyond Intersex Stigma: My story in 12 minutes
Awareness
Enhancing Access to Justice through Public Participation: Reflections from Nyeri and Garissa on the Draft Complaints and Enforcement Regulations 2025
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) continues to uphold its constitutional mandate by promoting and protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Kenyans. A key part of this mandate involves ensuring that the regulatory instruments guiding...
KNCHR Intensifies Public Participation on Draft Complaints and Enforcement Regulations 2025 in Uasin Gishu and Nakuru Counties.
In a significant step toward enhancing human rights accountability in Kenya, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has intensified its public participation exercise on the Commission’s Draft Complaints and Enforcement Regulations, 2025. The latest...
Advancing Disability Rights: Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa Leads Strategic Engagement with Parliamentarians June 2025 In a concerted effort to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities in Kenya, a team from the Kenya National Commission on Human...
Empowerment
Advancing Disability Rights: Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa Leads Strategic Engagement with Parliamentarians June 2025 In a concerted effort to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities in Kenya, a team from the Kenya National Commission on Human...
EMPOWERING CONVERSATIONS ON INTERSEX RIGHTS: DR. DENNIS WAMALWA’S LECTURE AT THE EMBULBUL EDUCATIONAL & COUNSELLING CENTER, KAJIADO COUNTY.
On May 8, 2025, Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa delivered a compelling public lecture titled “Understanding the Intersex and Human Rights in a Therapeutic Context” at the Embulbul Educational & Counselling Center, hosted under the Catholic Diocese of Ngong. The...
“Words That Lead: Powerful Quotes from Commissioner Wamalwa’s Human Rights Advocacy Journey”
Human Rights
Validation of the Public Inquiry on the Impact of Business Operations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Kenya
“Sustainable development in Indigenous territories is only possible where human rights, dignity, consent, and equity are fully respected by both the State and business enterprises.” Introduction Commissioner Dr. Wamalwa Dennis participated in and delivered a...
KNCHR Launches the State of Human Rights Report 2024/2025: A Call to Reinforce Accountability and Constitutionalism
Commissioner Dr. Wamalwa Dennis today joined key stakeholders for the official launch of the State of Human Rights Report 2024/2025, a flagship publication by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) that provides the most comprehensive and independent...
STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS FOR JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Renson Ingonga, CBS, OGW, today hosted the leadership of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), led by its Chairperson, Ms. Claris Ogangah, at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)...
Intersex
Strengthening Intersex Advocacy Through Institutionalization: Follow-Up Meeting on Establishing an Intersex-Focused NGO
On 26th August 2025, Commissioner Dr. Wamalwa Dennis convened a follow-up meeting at CVS Plaza alongside Tara Ndichu and Advocate Ojiambo to deliberate on the next steps towards establishing a dedicated Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) focused on intersex rights in...
Advancing Intersex Rights: Stakeholders’ Meeting on Advocacy, Institutional Development, and Legislative Engagement
On 22nd August 2025, a consultative meeting was convened to deliberate on strengthening intersex advocacy in Kenya and beyond. The session brought together key stakeholders committed to advancing the rights and visibility of intersex persons. Present at the meeting...
EMPOWERING CONVERSATIONS ON INTERSEX RIGHTS: DR. DENNIS WAMALWA’S LECTURE AT THE EMBULBUL EDUCATIONAL & COUNSELLING CENTER, KAJIADO COUNTY.
On May 8, 2025, Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa delivered a compelling public lecture titled “Understanding the Intersex and Human Rights in a Therapeutic Context” at the Embulbul Educational & Counselling Center, hosted under the Catholic Diocese of Ngong. The...
Outside the Country
A Journey of Purpose: Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa’s Impactful Presence at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
From the moment my boarding pass was issued for Johannesburg on 9 April 2025, I knew I wasn’t just traveling—I was carrying a message,...
“Empowering Voices: My Journey to Gambia and the Fight for Human Rights Across Africa”
My recent trip to Gambia was nothing short of transformative. From the moment I landed, I felt a sense of purpose and anticipation, knowing that this journey would contribute significantly to my work as a human rights commissioner, especially in advancing the rights...
Promoting Intersex Rights in Africa: A Recap of Commissioner Wamalwa’s Facitation Training in Pretoria, South Africa.
Date: November 24, 2023 Location: Southern Sun, Pretoria, South Africa Introduction On the 24th of November, 2023, the Southern Sun in Pretoria hosted a pivotal session on human rights advocacy. The training, led by Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa, was part of an...
Partners and Sponsors
Driving Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice: Commissioner Dr. Wamalwa Dennis at the Devolution Conference 2025 Homa Bay County, Kenya. August 12–15, 2025.
The serene lakeside city of Homa Bay transformed into a national hub of dialogue and decision-making as leaders, policymakers, development partners, civil society, and private sector actors gathered for the Devolution Conference 2025. This year’s edition, held under...
A Grace-Filled Day: Bishop’s Pastoral Visit Unites Faith, Leadership, and Community at EECC
A Grace-Filled Day: Bishop’s Pastoral Visit Unites Faith, Leadership, and Community at EECC On Thursday, 29th May 2025, the Emmanuel Education and Community Centre (EECC) was blessed to host a pastoral visit from His Lordship the Bishop, in celebration of the Feast of...
A Journey of Purpose: Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa’s Impactful Presence at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
From the moment my boarding pass was issued for Johannesburg on 9 April 2025, I knew I wasn’t just traveling—I was carrying a message,...
Reforms
Upholding Dignity Behind Bars: Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa Leads Human Rights Audit Across Kenyan Prisons
In a week marked by powerful emotions and renewed commitments, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), under the leadership of Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa, conducted a series of critical visits to three correctional facilities—Kitengela GK Prison,...
Strengthening Justice and Human Rights: KNCHR Engages Office of the Attorney General
Introduction In a significant step towards reinforcing human rights protection and enhancing the rule of law in Kenya, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) led by Vice Chairperson Dr. Raymond Nyeris and Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa, paid a courtesy...
A Historic Win for Intersex Recognition in Kenya
Kenya has taken a monumental step in recognizing and protecting the rights of intersex persons. For the first time, intersex individuals have been officially included in the gazetted sample of birth notification certificates, alongside male and female genders. This...
Training and Coaching
A Grace-Filled Day: Bishop’s Pastoral Visit Unites Faith, Leadership, and Community at EECC
A Grace-Filled Day: Bishop’s Pastoral Visit Unites Faith, Leadership, and Community at EECC On Thursday, 29th May 2025, the Emmanuel Education and Community Centre (EECC) was blessed to host a pastoral visit from His Lordship the Bishop, in celebration of the Feast of...
REPORT ON THE VALIDATION WORKSHOP OF THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS CURRICULUM AND TRAINING MANUAL FOR BUSINESSES IN KENYA
Date: 19th–20th May 2025Venue: A & L Conference Centre, MachakosOrganized by: Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) 1. Introduction The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), in collaboration with various stakeholders, held a two-day...
EMPOWERING CONVERSATIONS ON INTERSEX RIGHTS: DR. DENNIS WAMALWA’S LECTURE AT THE EMBULBUL EDUCATIONAL & COUNSELLING CENTER, KAJIADO COUNTY.
On May 8, 2025, Commissioner Dr. Dennis Wamalwa delivered a compelling public lecture titled “Understanding the Intersex and Human Rights in a Therapeutic Context” at the Embulbul Educational & Counselling Center, hosted under the Catholic Diocese of Ngong. The...
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