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Kenya
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Justice for Charles and Japheth
IJM Kenya secures freedom for Charles and Japheth after eight years of wrongful imprisonment. -
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High Court decision compensates survivors
Kenya’s High Court has awarded compensation to survivors and families affected by police violence during 2023 protests – bringing long‑awaited accountability and justice. -
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Justice delivered in police abuse of power case
Last week in Kenya, a police officer and a civilian were convicted of manslaughter for the brutal killing of Paul Mureithi – bringing long-awaited accountability and justice for his family. -
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Landmark training in Kenya to tackle online child sexual abuse
Kenya’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with IJM’s Center to End Online Sexual Exploitation of Children, has launched a landmark training programme to tackle online child sexual abuse. -
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IJM’s statement on the death of Albert Ojwang
We are deeply saddened and outraged by the death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody at Central Police Station, Nairobi, Kenya. -
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IJM Kenya lawyer awarded Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award
Earlier this month, the Scottish Bar Association and Faculty of Advocates recognised IJM lawyer Janice Muchemi with their annual International Human Rights Award for her courageous efforts to stop police violence in Kenya. -
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Healing from sexual abuse: Suluhu’s story
Please be aware that this blog contains details that you might find upsetting. -
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Five-year-old’s testimony leads to justice in Kenya
Thanks to the courageous testimony of five-year-old Asha*, a man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual abuse. -
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Football coach sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse
Thanks to the powerful testimony of 13-year-old Liam*, a football coach has just been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse in Kenya. -
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What happens once a child is safe from trafficking or abuse?
Children who’ve experienced violence are deeply traumatised and remain highly vulnerable. Read how specialist care can help children heal and find hope again when they desperately need it. -
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IJM Kenya seeks justice for human rights violations
In a landmark move for police accountability in Kenya, last week IJM Kenya filed a Public Interest Litigation case seeking justice for 28 victims and survivors of police brutality. -
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Sex offender sentenced to life in prison in Kenya
12-year-old Vee* recently received justice, after the man who sexually abused her was sentenced to life in prison.