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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…
2024: The Year We Crossed the Climate Danger Line
NAIROBI,Kenya – Last year, the world reached a sobering milestone as global temperatures rose more than 1.5°C above…
Decriminalization of Attempted Suicide A Watershed Moment in Kenya
NAIROBI,Kenya – This past week, High Court Judge, Justice Lawrence Mugambi declared Section 226 of the Penal Code,…
Kenya’s Abduction Cases a Direct Assault on the Rule of Law
NAIROBI,Kenya – In the recent weeks, Kenya has seen a rise in reports of abductions particularly of young…
Balancing Act: Judicial Accountability and Independence in Kenya’s Legal Landscape
NAIROBI,Kenya – Kenya’s judiciary has had a tumultuous journey in its quest for independence and accountability. For decades,…
The Baby Pendo Case and the Unfulfilled Promise of Accountability
NAIROBI,Kenya – The tragic story of Baby Samantha Pendo has become a haunting reminder of the barriers facing…
Climate Finance: The Backbone of Climate Justice
NAIROBI,Kenya – As the dust begins to settle on COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, one term continues to dominate…
Crime of Aggression under the International Criminal Court
NAIROBI,Kenya – Aggression is listed as one of the core crimes under the Rome Statute of the International…
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…