Did you know that the month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month? We sat down with the Mathew Mutiso, the executive director of the Coalition for Preventive Mental Health, to strip down the state of mental health in Kenya, access to mental healthcare and much more.   What are we Jamming to this week? This episode inspired us to listen to "El Shaddai" by H_art the Band. A moving song, the band released as part of their #ItakuwaFine campaign to promote mental health. You can listen to the...

What is it running as a young woman and an independent candidate? We had to get the Fyah Mummah herself, Njambi Koikai, in the studio with our Stripped Down Podcast host, Joseph Styles, to discuss this, health, and so much more. Not trying to brag but it is a must-listen.  What are we Jamming to this week? After listening to this episode, we immediately had to put on "Power" by Muthoni Drummer Queen. We have another repeat offender on the playlist, but as we think about leadership, youth and...

In 2021 we took #AmnestyKwaGround as part of our new strategic framework! Our ED, Irũngũ Houghton,  joined Stripped Down podcast host Joseph Styles to talk about the new framework, #AmnestyKwaGround and Amnesty Kenya’s plans as the country heads into the general election. What are we Jamming to this week? We thought you’d never ask! We are listening to “Tujiangalie” by Sauti Sol and Nyashinski. Yes, we know it’s a repeat offender on the playlist, but as we head into the elections, we need to...

Extrajudicial executions and police brutality affect the lives of the victims and that of their families and communities. In episode 2 of the Stripped Down Podcast, we sat down with  Lucy Wambui from Mathare Social Justice Centre and Lucy Wanjiru and James Mbogo from Kiamaiko Social Justice Centre from Mathare Social Justice Centre to discuss police excesses and extrajudicial executions and their impact on their lives and activism. Our jam of the week is Tena by King Kaka, featuring Jadi....

Extrajudicial executions and police brutality affect the lives of the victims and that of their families and communities. In episode 2 of the Stripped Down Podcast, we sat down with  Lucy Wambui from Mathare Social Justice Centre and Lucy Wanjiru and James Mbogo from Kiamaiko Social Justice Centre from Mathare Social Justice Centre to discuss police excesses and extrajudicial executions and their impact on their lives and activism. Our jam of the week is Tena by King Kaka, featuring Jadi....

In April 2021, activist and community organizer Edwin Mutemi Wa Kiama was arrested for posters he published. According to the report filed, he was detained for allegedly breaking Section 22 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018. Our Communications and Membership Manager, Mathias Kinyoda, sat down with Mutemi Wa Kiama to learn more about the incident and his activism. What are we Jamming to this week? We’re glad you asked because we are jamming to a whole bunch of songs! This...

In April 2021, activist and community organizer Edwin Mutemi Wa Kiama was arrested for posters he published. According to the report filed, he was detained for allegedly breaking Section 22 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018. Our Communications and Membership Manager, Mathias Kinyoda, sat down with Mutemi Wa Kiama to learn more about the incident and his activism. What are we Jamming to this week? We’re glad you asked because we are jamming to a whole bunch of songs! This...

Could we have a Human Rights podcast without including an episode on Human Rights? It didn't seem right to us either. For Human Rights Day, we talk to Li Fung, the Senior Human Rights Advisor to the UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, about Human Rights in a pandemic and the importance of commemorating Human Rights Day.  What are we Jamming to this week? We’re glad you asked! This week we love Redemption Song by Bob Marley & The Wailers. "Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery.  None but...

Five minutes to listen to Bev and Dam didn't seem right to us, so this week they strip down their privilege and how it impacts their work in the Human Rights Movement.  What are we Jamming to this week? We’re glad you asked!  This week we're listening to Tujiangalie by Sauti Sol feat. Nyashinski. When two Kenyan greats come together, this magnificence is the outcome. This song just forces you to introspect. Real quick, before you go. You can join Amnesty as a Member using this...

Why should you be an Amnesty Member? Our Executive Director Irũngũ Houghton, is here to break it down for you. This was recorded as our first episode, but we had to hold on to it for our #AmnestyIsYou Campaign! What are we Jamming to this week? We’re glad you asked! This week we are jamming to one of our fave artists, India Arie! A This jam completely hits the spot. In the song, India asks, "What if Martin didn't stand up?  What if Rosa didn’t sit down?  What if Malcolm didn't man...

Art + Activism = Artivism In this enlightening bonus episode, we sat down with Javan Ofula aka Javan The Poet from Dandora on his experience of mixing his art with his work as a human rights defender. Javan wears many hats as an activist,  artist, community leader, active member of the Dandora Community Justice Centre and representative of Embakasi North in the Youth Council. Don't forget to check out Javan's work on YouTube here! What are we Jamming to this week? We’re glad you...

What is it like being a woman working in the human rights field? This week, Amnesty Board Member and Convener of the Coalition of Grassroots Human Rights Defenders, Rachael Mwikali and Wanjiru Wanjira, co-founder of the Mathare Social Justice Centre, strip-down being young women HRD’s. What are we Jamming to this week? We’re glad you asked! This week we're loving Power by Muthoni Drummer Queen. “Wale wanafikiria sindiria ni weakness, you keep telling us it’s not the right time .” In her...

What is it like being a young human rights defender?  For our first episode we hear from Stevo from Mathare Social Justice Center, Toure from Mukuru Community Justice Center, and ZamaZama from Kiambiu Justice and Information Network on being young HRD's in Kenya. For more of the work they do at the social justice centres, you can follow them on Twitter @MathareSJustice, @mukuru_cjc, @KiambiuJustice and @UhaiWetu. What are we Jamming to this week? We’re glad you asked!  This week we are...

It's official! Amnesty International Kenya is launching a podcast.  Learn more about our show and why we chose the name Stripped Down? Produced by SemaBox at Baraza Media Lab