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Kenya holds regular multiparty elections. However, pervasive corruption and brutality by security forces remain serious problems. The country’s media and civil society sectors are vibrant, even as journalists and human rights defenders remain vulnerable to restrictive laws and intimidation.
Internet freedom in Kenya slightly improved during the coverage period, as fewer people were arrested or prosecuted over their online activities. Though the government did not restrict connectivity ahead of the August 2022 general elections, hate speech and manipulated information circulated on social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok. Anonymity remains a concern for Kenyans, especially as the government urges individuals to reregister SIM cards or face fines or imprisonment. Recent court rulings affirmed the independence of the judiciary and rejected laws that limit online expression, though courts have upheld similar laws in recent years.
Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa.
Human rights in Kenya internationally maintain a variety of mixed opinions;
specifically, political freedoms are highlighted as being poor and homosexuality remains a crime.
The Government of Kenya does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking.
In 2008 it was reported that Kenya's anti-trafficking efforts improved markedly over the reporting period,
particularly through greater investigations of suspected trafficking cases.
US State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons placed the country in "Tier 2" in 2017.
Their efforts remain uncoordinated and lack strong oversight, creating an environment conducive to trafficking.