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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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Nine-year court battle ends with man sentenced to 70 years in prison
On August 8, 2023, with intervention by IJM Kenya, authorities and the brave testimony of two siblings, the man, who is suspected of having abused several other children in his church, was found guilty and sentenced to 70 years in prison, bringing to an end a nine-year legal court battle. -
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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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Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexually abusing a 7-year old girl
On a July evening Vania*, then 7, was walking back home from school when she met a man her family knew. The man forcefully grabbed Vania and dragged her to a nearby bush and sexually assaulted her. That was in June 2016. More than six years later, thanks to intervention by International Justice Mission, the man who abused Vania will now serve 50 years in prison for what he did. -
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Man found guilty in retrial after original conviction was overturned
The perpetrator appealed the court's decision and in 2014 a re-trial was ordered because of a technicality. That setback did not stop Anna, a victim of sexual abuse, and IJM's pursuit of justice. The case began for the second time in 2014 and after hearing testimonies from 7 witnesses, including Anna, the court, on September 7, sentenced the perpetrator to 12 years in prison. "It has been a long journey, 13 years seeking justice for Anna, but we are happy that justice has finally been served," said IJM lawyer Julius Nyaga. -
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100 Years in Prison for Notorious Sex Offender in Kenya
NAIROBI, KENYA - On Thursday, August 4, 2022, a Kenyan court sentenced a notorious sex offender to 100 years in prison for sexually abusing four minors under his care. For years, the perpetrator, who is the director of a children’s home, preyed on orphans, street children, and other impoverished children, promising to send them to school and provide them with a better future. -
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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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Headteacher sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl
10-year old Rennie* bravely confided to her mother that her Headteacher had sexually abused her in 2014. After 8 years of seeking justice, the headteacher was convicted of his crime and sentenced to life in prison. -
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One of IJM Kenya's longest-fought court battles ends in justice
Nearly eight years after little Jalia* was assaulted, the court found her perpetrator guilty and sentenced him to life in prison.