Hussein Khalid
Hussein Khalid, Executive Director of HAKI, amplified his voice during the June 2024 Gen Z protests. His activism led to his arrest in October while honouring youths who lost their lives during the protests.
On 29th November 2024, Khalid was named Human Rights Defender of the Year at the HRD Awards. He was honoured alongside Boniface Mwangi and Haniffa Adan for their roles in the protests that resulted in the withdrawal of the controversial Finance Bill 2024.