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Implement The 2010 Constitution Fully Instead Of Overhauling It
Government institutions, civil society organisations, scholars, other groups and individuals have been invited to participate in public hearings…
Pressure Mounts For Kenya To Abolish Death Penalty
The ongoing campaign to have Kenya completely abolish the death penalty is gaining momentum with Unguja Member of…
RESPECT MEDIA FREEDOM
By Damaris Kemunto Oteki The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, underscores the importance of media freedom in Article 34.[1]…
Why open contracting can help tame graft in public offices
By Annette Wambulwa ICJ says only 46 per cent of public entities sampled disclose information on procurement In…
Eric Mukoya Takes the Helm as ICJ Kenya’s New Executive Director
NAIROBI,Kenya – The ICJ Kenya Council is pleased to announce a leadership transition at the Secretariat and to…
Injustice and Unfulfilled Promises For Post-Polls SGBV Victims
NAIROBI,Kenya – Despite relentless efforts by international human rights organizations, local civil society groups, and dedicated legal actors,…
Faith Mony Odhiambo: Jurist of the Year 2024
NAIROBI,Kenya – The law society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo is the 2024 recipient of the prestigious ICJ…
Why Public Participation is Essential for Democracy
NAIROBI,Kenya – A fundamental component of democracy, Public Participation is guaranteed under Articles 10 and 118 of the…
Rebuild Public Trust In Justice System
NAIROBI,Kenya – In October Kenya was elected to the 47-member United Nations Human Rights Council. An intergovernmental body…
Safeguarding the Fourth Estate: Journalists’ Safety Essential for Thriving Democracy
NAIROBI,Kenya – Kenya’s journey toward a more just, inclusive and democratic society has greatly benefited from the tireless…
Operationalize National Coroners Service Act
NAIROBI,Kenya – Now more than ever since it was enacted in 2017, the need to operationalize the National…
Statement by ICJ Kenya on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2024
NAIROBI,Kenya – As a body of jurists and defenders of constitutionalism, ICJ Kenya has reviewed the Constitution of…
Digital Public Infrastructure: Address These Issues For Optimization
NAIROBI,Kenya – The 21st century brought even greater advancements with broadband, mobile internet, social media, cloud computing, and…
The Death Penalty Protects No One. Abolish it Now
NAIROBI,Kenya – The International Commission of Jurists Kenya Section has revived calls to abolish the death penalty in…