Casework
Police Abuse of Power
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Justice for Charles and Japheth
July 2026 IJM Kenya secures freedom for Charles and Japheth after eight years of wrongful imprisonment. Last year, on 10 June 2025, Charles and Japheth, two IJM Kenya clients, were sentenced to life imprisonment after spending years fighting charges for a crime they did not commit. “After eight long years of Charles and Japheth seeking justice, I thank the Lord that their dark days are over. -
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High Court Decision Compensates Survivors
April 2026 Kenya’s High Court has awarded compensation to survivors and families affected by police violence during 2023 protests – bringing long‑awaited accountability and justice. IJM Kenya remains unwavering in its commitment to supporting survivors of violence while strengthening the criminal justice system, ensuring that every Kenyan can live free from violence. -
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Justice Delivered in Police Abuse of Power Case
After a disagreement, the two men invited Paul for drinks, then violently attacked him and left him for dead. Paul made a dying declaration naming both attackers to witnesses and responding officers. -
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IJM’s statement on the death of Albert Ojwang
According to statements from both the police and his family, Albert was arrested in Migori and transported to Nairobi in connection with an alleged fake publication. -
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IJM Kenya lawyer awarded Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award
The award comes the same week that a new report reveals a 450% increase in enforced disappearances in Kenya and worrying numbers of extrajudicial killings during times of protest, putting Kenyas police brutality crisis back in the spotlight. -
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First trial for crimes against humanity in Kenya
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Policeman in Kenya sentenced to seven years in prison
With IJMs support, a court in Kenya has convicted a police officer for the brutal killing of 33-year-old Kingori Kanyi. -
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3 police officers convicted of murdering human rights lawyer in Kenya
On 22nd July 2022, after almost six years of delays in trial proceedings, 3 police officers and a civilian have been found guilty and convicted of killing International Justice Mission (IJM) human rights lawyer Willie Kimani, IJM client Josephat Mwenda, and their driver Joseph Muiruri. -
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#DelayedJustice in Kenya
On the 5 Year Anniversary of IJM Lawyer Willie Kimani's Death, we are as committed as ever to seeing justice for both the victims and the suspects of police abuse of power. Justice has been delayed for too long. -
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Survivors and Justice Centres unite to demand end to Police Brutality in Kenya
COVID-19 curfews have led to a surge in cases of police violence in Kenya. IJM and partners have recorded 23 possible deaths as a result of police brutality during the curfew period alone. IJM Kenya and others in the Police Reforms Working Group have released statements against this abuse and started monitoring cases. Activists and survivor networks across Kenya are advocating for an end to impunity for police violence. -
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Justice for 33-Year-Old Flight Attendant in Kenya
After three years waiting for justice in a case of false accusations in Kenya, 33-year-old flight attendant Patrick was acquitted last month. -
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Senior Police Officer Convicted of Murder for the First Time in Kenyan History
A senior police officer was convicted today after he was found guilty of murder in a high-profile case of police abuse in Kenya.