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Police Abuse of Power
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IJM Speaks at the First UN World Congress on Enforced Disappearances
The congress was held in recognition of the impact on societies and loss of trust in institutions when States are responsible for enforced disappearances. Hundreds of participants gathered from all regions, including survivors and family members, high-level government representatives, human rights organizations and legal experts, underscoring the universality of this critical issue. Joseph Kariuki, Communications and Media Lead for IJM in Kenya attended the event and delivered remarks about the importance of strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations to engage with UN mechanisms during the close. -
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Eight-year trail ends for a policeman who murdered an innocent man
A court in Kenya has convicted and jailed a police officer for seven years for the brutal killing of an innocent man. The conviction of the officer serves as a significant milestone in the fight against police brutality and the abuse of power. It reaffirms that no one is above the law, including those entrusted with its enforcement. The verdict offers solace and a sense of closure to the family, who have endured immeasurable pain and grief. -
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IJM-developed training is credited with leading to peaceful election in Kenya
For years during election cycles, Kenya has experienced heightened brutality and police abuse of power. At the request of police leadership, IJM Kenya organized a training on elections management that was highly praised and eventually replicated to all police stations in the country. The result was a noteworthy outcome: zero deaths caused by police and a transfer of power that was mostly drama-free. -
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IJM Celebrates 25 Years of Progress and the Heroes Who Make It Possible
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, IJM gratefully rejoices over the 76,000+ people rescued from slavery and everyday violence, and the 7.3 million who are protected, vulnerable no more, through our work with partners and governments around the world. -
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After 7 Years, Woman Falsely Accused of Robbery with Violence is Cleared
On May 26th, 2022, almost seven years after Jacinta was falsely accused, the court acquitted Jacinta of all charges. -
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Senior Police Officer Convicted of Murder for the First Time in Kenyan History
A senior police officer was convicted today after he was found guilty of murder in a high-profile case of police abuse in Kenya. Formerly the Officer in Charge of Ruaraka police station in Nairobi, Nahashon Mutua was charged with killing Martin Koome on the night of December 19, 2013. -
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IJM Launches Petition Demanding Justice in Kenya Following Murder of Kenyan Lawyer
International Justice Mission (IJM) today announced the <a href="http://www.justiceinkenya.org/">launch of a petition</a> demanding justice in the murders of IJM staff member Willie Kimani, IJM client, Josephat Mwenda, and trusted driver, Joseph Muiruri in addition to the immediate removal of a high-level Kenyan police official following events that precipitated between the abduction of Kimani, Mwenda, and Muiruri on Thursday, June 23 and the subsequent recovery of their bodies on Friday, July 1. Local authorities have confirmed the arrests of at least three Administration Police. IJM is calling for the removal of the head of the Administration Police Service in Kenya and rapid convictions of all involved with this horrific crime. -
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IJM Announces Deaths of Two Individuals Associated with its Kenya Operations Following Their June 23rd Disappearance
Friday, July 1, 2016, WASHINGTON, DC; NAIROBI KENYA: With deep mourning, International Justice Mission (IJM) today announced that two individuals associated with the organization, including staff member, Willie Kimani, and taxi driver, Joseph Muiruri, were killed following their abduction in Nairobi on June 23<sup>rd</sup>. IJM client Josephat Mwenda, also abducted, is still missing.