Comrade Peter Young Kihara, veteran human rights defender, died on 26 September 2010 in Nairobi, Kenya. Kihara played 'a crucial role in constitution making' and showed 'unwavering commitment to work with the poor' at grassroots level, writes the RPP.
We regret to inform you of the death of Comrade Peter Young Kihara a veteran human rights defender, which occurred on 26 September 2010 at Nairobi Hospital, Kenya.
He has for the last five decades been in the forefront fighting for social justice in our beloved country. He played a crucial role in constitution making both at the grassroots and at the national level.
His character as a human rights defender was most exemplified in his unwavering commitment to work with the poor at the grassroot.
Even during his months of suffering from cancer, comrade Young kept on urging the human rights fraternity to keep their eyes open and challenge any injustices.
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