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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…
Seeking Justice for Survivors of Post-Election Sexual Violence: A Commentary on Civil Appeal No. E645 of 2021
NAIROBI, Kenya – The 2007-2008 post-election violence (PEV) is remembered as one of Kenya’s darkest periods. After the…
Weaponizing Terrorism Laws, A Regional Playbook to Silence Dissent
NAIROBI,Kenya – In recent days, the arrest of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and the ensuing raids on his…
ICJ Kenya Joins Africa Launch of Landmark Human Rights Guide on Criminal Law Reform
NAIROBI,Kenya – ICJ Kenya joined regional and international partners in Nairobi for the African launch of the Practitioners’…
Human Rights Analysis of the Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025 introduces far-reaching provisions that, while seemingly aimed at enhancing regulatory…
East Africa’s Fragile Democracies: A Call to Defend Civic Space
NAIROBI, Kenya – In his book Africa, The Politics of Suffering and Smiling, Patrick Chabal addresses a key…
Landmark Victory: Government Compensates Post-Election Sexual Violence Survivors After 13 Years
NAIROBI, Kenya – In a historic move, the Government of Kenya has paid 16 million Kenyan shillings (approx.…
Day 3 of Democracy Forum 2025 Closes with Powerful Talks on Youth, Leadership & Democracy in East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – The third day of the Democracy Forum 2025 closed on a high note, with vibrant,…
Day Two Of Democracy Forum 2025 Spotlights Civil Society, Electoral Reform And Political Accountability
Nairobi, Kenya – The second day of the Democracy Forum 2025 delivered thought-provoking conversations on the state of…
Democracy Forum 2025: East Africa’s Democratic Future Examined Through Law, Art, and Gender Equality
Nairobi, Kenya – July 2, 2025 – The Democracy Forum 2025 opened with bold and timely conversations on…
ICJ Kenya and Innovation Foundation for Democracy Sign MoU to Strengthen Democratic Governance in East Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Innovation Foundation for Democracy and ICJ Kenya have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at…