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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First trial for crimes against humanity in Kenya
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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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