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Invitation to Journalists: Citizenship and Digital Identity Workshop in Nairobi

The Citizenship Program invites journalists from Nairobi to participate in an in-person media workshop on Citizenship and Digital Identity, taking place on 18th and 19th November at Ngong Hills Hotel, Nairobi. This two-day workshop aims to strengthen the capacity of local journalists to understand, advocate for, and defend citizenship rights in the digital era. It […]
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Unlocking Dreams: The Struggle of Kenyan Nubian Youth in Pursuit of National IDs

Introduction In the vibrant streets of Nairobi, Hakeem (not his real name), a determined Nubian youth, grapples with an uphill battle: obtaining a national identification card (ID) after a harrowing robbery. His aspirations of a European football career hang in precarious balance. Let’s delve into his intricate web of challenges and explore broader concerns surrounding […]
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Why Maisha Namba? Challenges and Recommendations for Kenya’s Digital Identity Implementation

Introduction: Greetings to all concerned citizens and advocates for justice, We stand at a pivotal moment in Kenya’s history, one that carries the potential for transformation and progress. The impending rollout of the “Maisha Namba” digital identity system represents a significant step towards modernization. However, it also raises critical concerns regarding public participation, discrimination, and […]
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The UPI: Empowering Kenyans or Excluding Marginalized Communities?

Welcome to the Nubian Rights Forum blog! Today, we want to shed light on the Unique Personal Identifier (UPI) proposal introduced by the Kenyan government. As part of a coalition of civil society organizations, we at the Nubian Rights Forum advocate for inclusivity, transparency, and human rights in Kenya. The UPI’s implementation is raising important […]
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Nubian Rights Forum Officially Registered as an NGO in Kenya

The Nubian Rights Forum, a human rights organization advocating for the rights of the Nubian ethnic minority in Kenya, has been officially registered as an NGO. This landmark achievement comes after years of hard work and dedication by the NRF team and its partners in promoting social transformation and empowerment of the Nubian community. Founded […]
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HUDUMA NAMBA CASE

In January 2019, the Kenyan government announced the launch of a national identity card system—the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS), popularly known as “Huduma Namba”—requiring the personal and biometric information of all ID-holders to be entered into a centralized national database. Its implementation, in its current form, would result in the exclusion of millions […]
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Happy Endings also exist…

Happy endings do not only exist in fairy tales, some happen to us right here in the community. In this week’s story we major on one Abdulfaraj, a youth here in Kibera from the Nubian community who came to our offices and by the help of our paralegal Hamisi Omari was able to get his […]
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DEMOLITIONS IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS

COVID-19 AND THE DEMOLITIONS AT RUAI AND KARIOBANGI https://twitter.com/NubianRights/status/1262306829662588928… The conduct of the state during the COVID-19 Pandemic shows the level of consideration the government has for its citizens. While people are fighting challenges such as hunger, insecurity and unaffordable lifestyles, residents in Kariobangi and Ruai in Kenya woke up to new challenges that now […]
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The Nubians (History and Evidence of Marginalization)

The Nubians are one of the oldest communities in the country having entered Kenya as early as 1884. They were brought by the British from the Sudan to secure the British imperial colonial rule in Kenya from being taken away by the Germans.They settled into El-dama Ravine, Kibra,Machakos, Kibigori,
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