By Joyce Ochieng Sexual offences against minors are regarded as very serious crimes in Kenya. A child or a minor is any person who has not attained the age of eighteen years. ARead More
In September, the big story for us was the transfer of the Baby Samantha Pendo case from Nairobi to Kisumu. The High Court of Kenya agreed that since the killing and other abusesRead More
The legal cases Utu Wetu has been involved in illustrate how violence, particularly sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), is not an isolated event but part of a broader system of oppression and impunity.Read More
This case, filed in the High Court of Kenya, involves the Network for Adolescents and Youth of Africa (NAYA-Kenya) and Jackline Mary Karanja as petitioners against the Attorney General, the Kenya Medical PractitionersRead More
Who should be held accountable when law enforcement officers or military personnel violate human rights? The individual who pulled the trigger, the officer who gave the order, or the entire chain of commandRead More
Following the disputed 2007 general elections in Kenya, the country descended into widespread chaos and bloodshed, resulting in the deaths of over 1,100 individuals. Thousands more endured various forms of violence, including sexualRead More
Today, a court in Kericho delivered a landmark ruling in favor of women’s rights by halting the swearing-in of Mr. John Chebochok as Director of Tegat/Toror Tea Factory, Ainamoi Zone. This decision followsRead More
Lawyer Willis Otieno has issued a warning to Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome and Nairobi Police Boss Adamson Bungei regarding the use of excessive force on peaceful protesters. Speaking during a CitizenRead More
By Leah Aoko The recent protests the finance bill in Kenya, dubbed #rejectfinancebill have been a stark reminder of the continued use of force and lack of accountability in the police service. AmidstRead More
The Baby Pendo case signifies a significant milestone in Kenyan national courts as it represents the first instance of prosecuting crimes against humanity. It is also the initial case of its kind toRead More