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

IMLU calls for a swift, independent, and transparent investigation into the shooting and subsequent death of 17-year-old Sylvester Muigai. We are supporting Sylvester's family in their pursuit of truth, accountability, and justice. Any officer found culpable must be held accountable. #JusticeForSylvester youtu.be/FIhn0Pii1mk?si=1oAS…

Closing soon: #IkoKaziKe We are seeking a consultant to develop our 2027-2031 Strategic Plan. Help us shape the next 5 years of human rights advocacy, accountability, and survivor support in Kenya. Application deadline: June 12, 2026. Details here: imlu.org/terms-of-reference-…

Peaceful protest is a constitutional right. We condemn the arrest of citizens and former Chief Justice David Maraga for standing up to protect Kenya’s environmental heritage. Development must never come at the expense of civic freedoms & conservation.

Press statement: @ReformsGroup strongly condemns the actions of the National Police Service that led to the deaths of two Kenyans, injuries to several others, and the arbitrary arrest of 36 protesters. Our deepest condolences go to the bereaved families. Kenya must not become an offshore risk-containment zone while democratic institutions and constitutional safeguards are undermined. We call on all Kenyans, civil society, and international partners to stand against impunity and demand respect for judicial processes, human rights, and constitutional governance.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our board member, George Morara, on his appointment as Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya. We are delighted to see his leadership and commitment to justice, governance, and human rights advocacy recognized through this appointment. We wish him every success as he takes on this important responsibility. Hongera! @hakimorara

As we mark Madaraka Day, we celebrate Kenya’s journey, resilience, and the freedoms won through the sacrifices of those who came before us. A stronger Kenya is one where accountability prevails, rights are respected, and no one is left behind. Happy Madaraka Day 🇰🇪.

IMLU led discussions on police accountability following a series of regional sensitization forums on the use of specimen charge sheets in torture-related cases. In collaboration with @OHCHRKENYA, @IJMKenya, @lrf_ke, and @Midrifthurinet, the forum advanced conversations on the outcomes of the process and reviewed progress made on commitments by the @ODPP_KE, @IPOA_KE, @IAU_Kenya, @DCI_Kenya, and @HakiKNCHR to strengthen investigations into human rights violations and generate concrete evidence that meets the judicial threshold for successful prosecution. The evaluation forum also provided an opportunity to identify gaps and challenges that continue to hinder police accountability for human rights violations in the country, while generating practical recommendations to inform upcoming forums in the North Eastern, Eastern, and Nairobi regions.

IMLU, in collaboration with @MAPAKeSecretar1 conducted a three-day training on the integration of forensic science in the management of morgues and human remains, bringing together mortuary practitioners, public health officers, and police officers. The training sought to strengthen professionalism, accountability, documentation, and rights-based handling of human remains through improved forensic practices and inter-agency collaboration.

IMLU, in its continued efforts to promote access to justice and uphold the spirit of Article 49 of the Constitution, supported 68 persons arrested during yesterday’s protests against the increase in fuel prices. Through the Litigation Department, and in collaboration with the Law Society of Kenya, IMLU facilitated the processing of bail for the arrested persons. Some of the charges preferred against the accused persons include obstructing the operation of vehicles on a road contrary to Section 58(C) of the Roads Act, Chapter 408 Laws of Kenya, and sabotage contrary to Section 343 of the Penal Code.

Lives have been lost, many injured, and families shattered in today’s protests. We condemn the excessive use of force witnessed and call for urgent accountability and justice. Peaceful protest is not a crime. Full statement below. cff.or.ke/civic-freedoms-for…

Press statement: @ReformsGroup and @LawSocietyofKe call on the National Police Service and the Executive to maintain maximum restraint, to uphold the Constitution and protect the right to peaceful assembly, association, and expression as a solution is found to the rising fuel prices.

CFF participated in the World Village Festival in Helsinki where we told the world of the state of civil liberties in Kenya and the lessons we carry in defending them. #WorldVillageFestival #CFFWalksWithYou @KIOSFoundation