Stripped Down Podcast

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 whole Jam of The Week playlist here! Real quick, before you go. You can join Amnesty as a member here! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Welcome to the movement!

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 the upcoming elections, let's remember the power that our vote and voices have. You can listen to the whole Jam of The Week playlist here! Real quick, before you go. You can join Amnesty as a member here! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Welcome to the movement!

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 reflect on the power of our vote and the type of leaders we want to see elected. You can listen to the whole Jam of The Week playlist here! Real quick, before you go. You can join Amnesty as a member here! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Welcome to the movement!

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. The harrowing song paints the gruesome picture of police brutality in Kenya and its impact on young lives, families, and society. Released in partnership with Article 19, the music video asks, "when did protect and serve become comply or die?" Listen to the track and the Jams of the Week playlist here. Real quick, before you go. Click here to join the Amnesty movement! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. Welcome to the movement!

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. The harrowing song paints the gruesome picture of police brutality in Kenya and its impact on young lives, families, and society. Released in partnership with Article 19, the music video asks, "when did protect and serve become comply or die?" Listen to the track and the Jams of the Week playlist here. Real quick, before you go. Click here to join the Amnesty movement! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. Welcome to the movement!

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 week we are listening to our Dialogue & Dissent Playlist inspired by our July Book Club Pick, Dialogue & Dissent. You can check it out here. Real quick, before you go. You can join Amnesty as a member here! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. Welcome to the movement!

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 week we are listening to our Dialogue & Dissent Playlist inspired by our July Book Club Pick, Dialogue & Dissent. You can check it out here. Real quick, before you go. You can join Amnesty as a member here! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.  Welcome to the movement!

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 ourselves can free our minds. " Those lyrics ring true today as they did in 1980 when this song was released. Real quick, before you go. You can join Amnesty as a member here! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Welcome to the movement!

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 link! https://members.amnestykenya.org/register You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Welcome to the movement!

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! 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 up?  Where would we be now?  What if Marley didn't get up, stand up?  What if Du Bois didn’t come to advance us?  And Mandela didn't come to teach us?  Where would we be now?" It’s a song with poignant lyrics that not only spurs thought but spurs us to action as well. Check it out on youtube if you haven’t. You will love it! Real quick, before you go. You can join Amnesty as a member here! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Welcome to the movement!