Casework
Police Abuse of Power
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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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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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IJM Colombia creates a board game to help officers respond to violence
IJM Colombia is getting creative! The team has recently created a board game called Neurocit, to help officers and justice system workers connect with their emotions, understand trauma better, and strengthen their ability to respond to violence against women and children.   -
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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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First trial for crimes against humanity in Kenya
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Policeman in Kenya sentenced to seven years in prison
With IJM's support, a court in Kenya has convicted a police officer for the brutal killing of 33-year-old Kingori Kanyi. -
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Kenyan woman cleared after 7 years falsely accused
Almost seven years after Jacinta Irungu was falsely accused of robbery with violence – a crime which can carry the death penalty in Kenya – she was finally acquitted of all charges in May 2022. -
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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.