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Police Abuse of Power

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...
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...
Justice for Three. Safety for All.
“Gather the team. We need to pray.” These were the first words my IJM colleague Sharon Cohn Wu said after entering my office late in the afternoon...
Convicted: Justice Served for IJM Kenya Colleagues and Client in Mavoko 3 Trial
Friday, July 22, 2022, NAIROBI, Kenya — One of the casework focuses of IJM Kenya is combating police abuse of power in the country, and on June 23,...
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...
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.
After Five Years, Murder Trial of IJM Colleague, IJM Client and Trusted Driver Progresses To Next Phase
The High Court has placed four police officers and a civilian on their defense for the murder of International Justice Mission lawyer Willie Kimani,...
Delayed Justice in Kenya
Today we mark five years since the murder of our colleague Willie Kimani, our client Josephat Mwenda and trusted driver Joseph Muiruri. Even as we...
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances Comes with Calls for Justice in Kenya
Marking International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, a local artist and children's group from Mathare Social Justice Centre in Kenya...

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