Kenya: Wave of arrests and detention of Muslims suspected of terrorism
Over the last two months, hundreds of Muslims suspected of engaging in terrorism have been arrested after having crossed the Somalian border following the defeat of the Islamic Courts Union (ICU). At least 80 Kenyans and non-Kenyans have reportedly been secretly...
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.
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kegoro was the Chief Executive of the Law Society of Kenya between 1998 – 2006, where he was responsible for all matters of administration and financial management. Mr. Kegoro brings to the ICJ Kenya a wealth of experience in both administration and management of a member based organisation.
As the Executive Director Mr. Kegoro will be tasked with among other things, initiating policy proposals, initiating and developing project ideas, managing and coordinating the implementation of programmes and liaising with Government, NGOs and other collaborators on matters touching on the ICJ Kenya’s Mandate.
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...
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.