Kenya : ICJ conducts mission on judicial independence
The ICJ is conducting a 5-day mission to evaluate Kenya’s judicial situation in light of international standards on the independence of the judiciary. (more…)
Region and country Archives: Kenya
Concluding Observations, CCPR/CO/83/KEN, 24 March 2005: Kenya
27. The Committee notes with concern that Section 162 of the Penal Code continues to criminalize homosexuality (Articles 17 and 26 of the Covenant). The State party is urged to repeal Section 162 of the Penal Code. Link to full text of the report: Concluding Observations-CCPR-Kenya-2005-eng
Kenya: Controversial Anti-Terror Law to Be Republished
The Kenyan Government has announced that it will revise and republish a controversial anti-terror law. The draft Suppression of Terrorism Bill, originally introduced before the National Assembly in 2003 and said to be based on a model law disseminated by the Commonwealth Secretariat, was formally withdrawn in February 2004 following widespread criticism within Kenya. Human […]
ICJ demands fair hearings for judges accused of corruption
The ICJ urges the Government of Kenya to ensure that all proceedings against judges and magistrates who have been accused of corruption are conducted according to fair trial standards. (more…)
Attacks on Justice 2002: Kenya
A Constitutional Review process has been under way and a significant portion of civil society has now been allowed to participate. The Government has attempted to intimidate the opposition media with arrests and prosecutions. (more…)
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Kenya
Corruption in the Kenyan judiciary is reported to be widespread, and the administration of justice suffers generally from inadequate funding and political influence. (more…)