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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…
STATEMENT BY THE KENYAN SECTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION OFJURISTS (ICJ KENYA) ON THE PRESIDENT’S UTTERANCES OF 2 SEPTEMBER 2026 REGARDING FOREIGN NATIONALS ENGAGED IN INFORMAL TRADE
Nairobi, Kenya | 9 September 2026 The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) is…
REFLECTIONS ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Nairobi, Kenya | 21 September, 2026 By: Kubaza Florence As we commemorate the International Day of Peace, I…
When People Disappear, the Law Must Not: Kenya and Sudan Must End Enforced Disappearances
An enforced disappearance happens when a state takes, hides, or detains a person against their will, and then…
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) HumanRights Council (Geneva, Switzerland)
20 August 2026 Sudan: Extend the Fact-Finding Mission’s mandate and ensure adequate resources forinvestigations and reporting Excellencies, Ahead…
ICJ Kenya Hosts Public Forum on Data Centres, Water Scarcity, and Human Rights
On 1 July 2026, the International Commission of Jurists – Kenyan Section (ICJ Kenya), in partnership with the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COURT STRIKES DOWN UNCONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS OFKENYA’S CYBERCRIMES AMENDMENT ACT
Nairobi, Kenya – July 2, 2026 – The Kenya Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJKenya), ARTICLE…
JOINT STATEMENT: CONTINUING CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY CONCERNS AFFECTING MEDIA FREEDOM, PERSONAL LIBERTY, THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND RULE OF LAWIN UGANDA
Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania | 1st July, 2026 The East Africa Law Society (EALS), together will all…
ICJ KENYA PRESS STATEMENT: COMMEMORATING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT – JUSTICE FOR SUDAN’S SURVIVORS REMAINS NON-NEGOTIABLE
As the United Nations commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the ICJ-…
STATEMENT BY ICJ KENYA ON THE PROLIFERATION OF ORGANISED CRIMINAL GANGS, THE ATTACK ON ALL SAINTS CATHEDRAL, AND THREATS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATION
The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) strongly condemns the violent disruption of a…
ICJ KENYA CONDEMNS ATTACK ON RACHEL MUTHONI; DEMANDS SWIFT PROSECUTION AND URGENTACTION AGAINST RISING POLITICAL INTOLERANCE AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS
18 MAY 2026 The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) expresses profound shock and…