Residence Owerri, Nigeria Years active 2001–present | Nationality Nigerian Known for Activism, | |
Born April 29, 1972 (age 44) ( 1972-04-29 ) Egbema, Imo State, Nigeria Occupation Human rights activist,social media expert, writer | ||
Kenneth Uwadi (born 29 April 1972) is a Nigerian human rights activist and columnist. He served as Coordinator of the group, Youths Against Human Rights Violation And Corrupt Practices from 2011-2014. He went on to found Youths for Human Rights Protection and Transparency Initiative (YARPTI), a youths right and development non-governmental organization in April 2015.
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Biography
Uwadi was born in Mmahu-Egbema of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. He was educated at University of Port Harcourt where he received a degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies . He worked for Alcon Nigeria Limited from May 2003 to May 2016 as Accountant. While working with Alcon Nigeria Limited he joined the group Youths Against Human Rights Violation And Corrupt Practices in 2007 and became it's Coordinator in 2011.
Activism
Uwadi is an outspoken critic of several governors of Imo State in Nigeria and some Nigerian Presidents. He adopted the practice of publicly "naming and shaming" those he sees as corrupt governors and corrupt public office holders through media coverage. He has played active roles in campaign for good governance and youth employment in Nigeria including the struggle against human rights violations and neglect of the oil producing areas of Imo State.When an Owerri-based social crusader Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha and his wife were falsely accused of murder and arrested on the 13th of June 2014, he was involved in the struggle for their release.
Personal life
Uwadi is married with two children