Kenya : appointment of Mr. George Kegoro as the Executive Director at ICJ Kenya
The Council of the Kenyan Section of the ICJ appointed George Kegoro as the new Executive Director with effect from 15th January 2007. (more…)
Region and country Archives: Kenya
Kenya: Parliamentary Committee opposes new anti-terrorism bill
On 5 June, the Parliamentary Committee on administration of justice and legal affairs strongly criticized the draft of the anti-terrorism bill. According to media reports, the Committee believes that the bill is a response to foreign pressure, particularly from the United States, and not a Kenyan priority. The Committee also reiterated its view that the […]
Eminent jurists examine human rights impact of fight against terrorism in East Africa
The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights began its sub-regional hearing on terrorism and human rights in East Africa today. (more…)
The position of the Kenyan section of ICJ on the proposed constitution and the referendum
For over 15 years now, Kenyans have been agitating for a new constitutional dispensation. (more…)
Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee visits Kenya
In a visit to Kenya in May 2005, a CTC expert delegation stressed the importance of criminalizing terrorism and the adoption of instruments to control the financing of terrorism. The CTC praised Kenya for considering the creation of a terrorism financing unit.
Kenya: Anti-terrorism operations violate human rights
In a report released in April, Amnesty International analyses the impact on human rights of the ongoing crackdown on “terrorism” in Kenya. The report documents human rights violations committed against alleged terrorists, including torture, arbitrary arrests and incommunicado detention.