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IMLU has been documenting cases of torture for the last 31 years. We need your help to support survivors and victims' families of the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protestors who were injured, unjustly arrested, or killed. Make a difference. Paybill No: 4124929 Account name: Your Name

Empowering communities through legal awareness. IMLU recently participated in a vital legal aid clinic in Kiserian, joining hands with other key stakeholders. This clinic provided a powerful opportunity to offer direct legal advice, interact with community members, and listen firsthand to the everyday legal challenges and human rights needs the society faces. By understanding these realities, we can better tailor our legal assistance and advocacy to support those who need it most. Thank you to everyone who came out to engage with us!

Recently, members of the Missing Voices Coalition joined the 139th Session of the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances to share the realities of police killings and enforced disappearances in Kenya. Read: missingvoices.or.ke/article/famili… @achpr_cadhp @court_afchpr

“They did not just kill my son, they killed my heartbeat.” Susan Nduku recounts the painful loss of her 30-year-old son, Julius “Julie” Muli, who was allegedly shot dead by police during the Saba Saba protests in Kangari, Murang’a county. READ: missingvoices.or.ke/article/they-k…

Through interactive sessions and peer learning, participants enhanced their ability to protect themselves and their data while carrying out their work, with a strong commitment to integrating these security measures into their day-to-day documentation and advocacy efforts. 2/2

IMLU convened a two-day training in Kisumu bringing together over 30 human rights defenders (HRDs) from social justice centres across Western Kenya to strengthen their capacity on digital and personal security. 1/2

Join Erick, IMLU Litigation, on @CEECKENYA X Space as we unpack what happens during arrest, detention, and imprisonment, and what the law says about your rights. Stay informed. Stay protected.

IMLU conducted inception meetings with community groups and religious leaders in Western Kenya. The sessions focused on building local capacity for peacebuilding to ensure accountability starts at the grassroots. #AmaniHaki

Defenders Coalition wraps up the week in style at the Protection Working Group retreat, where we reflected and assessed the protection needs of human rights defenders in Kenya. Thank you to the Protection Working Group members for your commitment towards supporting those at the frontline. #StandUpForHumanRights

IMLU is deeply saddened by the passing of Counsel Tom Ouya Imbukwa, a dedicated member of our legal network who tirelessly sought justice for victims of human rights violations. We demand a swift investigation into his death.

IMLU strongly urges the police to use non-violent methods to manage and de-escalate situations and avoid the use of unnecessary force during protests. For emergency response, call us toll-free on 0800 721 401.

@chiefmuraya Hello Jeremiah, apologies for this. Kindly share your phone number and workshop details via private message for follow-up.

@IMLU_org I attended a workshop on 15th,16th and 17th June 2025 organized by IMLU at Bantu resort Nyeri all the participants received their reimbursement , I have been taken in circles to date despite being told the cash is being processed., who in IMLU can help on this issue

Under Article 37, every citizen is guaranteed the right, peaceably and unarmed, to assemble, to demonstrate, to picket, and to present petitions to public authorities. Police excesses witnessed in Ishiara, Mbeere are unacceptable. #EndPoliceBrutality

This conversation highlighted what it takes to support survivors of human rights violations, from medical rehabilitation to public apologies, and how Kenya can meet international standards for justice and reparations. Watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=dD-njC…

Simon Malenya: Kenya is one of the countries that is over-legislated. All we need is the goodwill to implement these laws. Host:@dennisaseto Guest Hosts:@jkamanya & @MrNoahkipkemboi Producer:@EverlyneMungai #TheSituationRoom

Simon Malenya: As an organization, we support state agencies to sieve out some of the areas that have a clash with the Constitution and human rights standards. Host:@dennisaseto Guest Hosts:@jkamanya & @MrNoahkipkemboi Producer:@EverlyneMungai #TheSituationRoom

Simon Malenya: There’s been tremendous change but we can do better. Host:@dennisaseto Guest Hosts:@jkamanya & @MrNoahkipkemboi Producer:@EverlyneMungai #TheSituationRoom

Our Technical Lead, Advocacy and Treaty Bodies, Simon Malenya, will be live on @SpiceFMKE #TheSituationRoom discussing human rights violations survivors' and victims’ compensation. Tune in from 9:00 am and be part of the conversation on justice, accountability and reparations.

Healing the scars of the Witima church attack: IMLU remains on the ground in Othaya providing psychosocial support. The counseling restores emotional stability, reduces anxiety, and breaks the trauma cycle for survivors. A whole community is the start of a torture-free society.

Responding to dissent with violence undermines the very constitution it is meant to uphold. We must come to the realization that a system that protects protest, even when it is inconvenient or critical of power, strengthens it @AmnestyKenya @katibainstitute @IMLU_org @ICJKenya

May this Easter season be a time of renewal and shared light for us all. Happy Easter!