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Human Rights & Justice

08. 04
2026
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Kenya Hasn’t Executed Anyone in 40 Years. So Why Does the Death Penalty Still Exist?

Kenya’s last execution was in 1987. Nearly four decades later, the death penalty remains on our books, and just over 100 people remain on death row, down from approximately 600 before mass commutations in 2023, by H. E. President William Rutto. Yet the death penalty remains in law, and new sentences continue to be handed […]
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08. 04
2026
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Kenya’s Upcoming CEDAW Review: A Defining Moment for Gender Justice and Death Penalty Reform

As Kenya prepares for its review before the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in June/July 2026, the country stands at a critical intersection of gender equality and criminal justice reform. This moment is not only about assessing progress on women’s rights, but also an opportunity to confront the often-overlooked gendered dimensions […]
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08. 04
2026
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Conjugal Rights in Kenya’s Prisons: A Question of Dignity and Reintegration

When I first shared the story of our client, Mr. Philip Bor, who was released after 36 years in prison, someone asked me a simple but piercing question: “In all those years, did he ever have contact with a female person?” The question took me back to the day Bor walked out of prison. In […]
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08. 04
2026
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The Normalization of Murder: Gun Violence, Police Brutality, and a Crisis of Accountability in Kenya

In the heart of Kipkaren estate in Eldoret, a chilling story is unfolding—a story that reflects a broader, grimmer reality gripping Kenya today. A 25-year-old man, Ali, was allegedly arrested, assaulted, and thrown into the Sosiani River by a police officer. He was later found dead. Days later, the only eyewitness to his ordeal was […]
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08. 04
2026
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Lives Defined by a Single Moment: The Case Against Mandatory Sentences

“Justice is not a machine; it is a moral force.” — Lord Denning In the recent judgment of Evans Nyamari Ayako v Republic, the Supreme Court of Kenya reversed a powerful and progressive ruling by the Court of Appeal. The case involved a man convicted of defilement and sentenced to mandatory life imprisonment — a […]
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08. 04
2026
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ENSURING JUSTICE BEHIND BARS: A VISIT TO ELDORET MAIN PRISON

In a significant move to address the legal concerns of incarcerated persons, a delegation led by Eldoret High Court Presiding Judge, Justice Reuben Nyakundi, judicial officers, and officials from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) recently visited Eldoret Main Prison. This visit followed an outcry from the prison fraternity regarding delayed case […]
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