FRONTLINERS
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN THE URBAN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS When one enters the informal settlements of Nairobi in other words known as slums or ghettos, you will note a great difference as compared to other upmarket estates. Poor road networks, no lighting, broken sewerage, lack of toilets and the list goes on and on; the governance system is not in place or does not seem to work. The authority seem to have neglected their duties and are only visible during political campaigns when the elections are looming. The police work in total disregard of the law where they arrest, assault and even go to an extent of killing the suspects where in most cases the deaths are not investigated in a bid to bring justice to the affected families. It is in this terrains that the grassroots human rights defenders and community based organizations work to help bridge the gap and address the social injustices at the community level. They work on a voluntary basis and put their lives in the line with...