Report a human rights violation to KNCHR
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights · sources read 2 Oct 2026
Report a human rights violation to KNCHR for free: use the online form on knchr.org, email complaint@knchr.org, send a letter or visit a KNCHR office. Your report is kept confidential.
- Fee
- FreeFiling a complaint
- How long
- About 14 days after KNCHR gets your supporting documents, for advice on an admitted complaint
- Where
- Online at knchr.org/Report-Violation, by email to complaint@knchr.org, or at the head office (CVS Plaza, Kasuku Lane, off Lenana Road, Nairobi) or regional offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, Kitale, Wajir and Nyahururu
What you need
- A summary of the facts of what happened (the online form asks for it)
- Any information and evidence you have, such as documents or photos
Steps
- Check KNCHR's admissibility criteria on knchr.org/Report-Violation to see if your case fits.
- File the complaint: fill the online form, email complaint@knchr.org, send a letter, or visit a KNCHR office to record it.
- You can also reach KNCHR by SMS on 22359, mobile 0726 610 159 or WhatsApp 0798 849 871.
- Send any information and evidence KNCHR asks for and keep a working phone or email so they can update you.
Watch out
- KNCHR won't take up a matter that is already before a court or tribunal.
- Crimes like assault go to the police first. KNCHR can step in if the police fail to act.
- KNCHR doesn't usually give you a lawyer, though it may take some public interest cases to court.
Who can apply
- Any member of the public. MPs and community, faith-based and civil society groups can also complain.
- Complaints showing a human rights violation, for example killings or torture by police or state agents, or long illegal detention without trial.
Official sources (4)
- Report Violation knchr.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Contact Us knchr.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- KNCHR Service Delivery Charter knchr.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- KNCHR FAQs on the type of complaints filed (admissibility criteria) knchr.org · read 2 Oct 2026