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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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Landmark training in Kenya to tackle online child sexual abuse
The training was led by experts including IJM Kenya Director Mr. Vincent Chahale and Atty. Ralph Vincent Catedral, Prosecution Specialist at IJMs Center to End Online Sexual Exploitation of Children. -
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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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IJM representative speaks at first World Congress on Enforced Disappearances at the UN
The congress recognised the devastating impact on societies and the erosion of trust when States are responsible for the enforced disappearance of citizens.    -
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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
Asha displayed extraordinary bravery as she identified her attacker in court not once, but twice. Despite her young age, Asha recounted her harrowing experience, using her words as a powerful catalyst for justice. -
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Football coach sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse
Every child deserves to feel safe and protected. But that safety was shattered when Liam was sexually abused by a man he trusted at the age of six. -
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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.