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Used and Abused: A Case for a Paradigm Shift in GBV reporting
Access to JusticeAugust 6, 20210 Comments
By: Nelius Njuguna – Volunteer Advocate, Kituo cha Sheria Introduction to GBV Gender based violence (GBV) has been defined
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To Do or Not Do: A Critical Look into the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities in the Legal Profession
Access to JusticeJuly 31, 20210 Comments
According to the 2019 census, 2.2% of the Kenyans live with some form of disability. This translates to 0.9
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WHO GETS THE VENTILATOR FIRST? A CASE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS BASED GUIDELINES IN KENYA
Access to JusticeMarch 27, 20210 Comments
The recent surge in the COVID- 19 infections has threatened to overrun the healthcare system according to the Ministry of Health. Our healthcare facilities are experiencing heavy strains with a drastic rise in positivity and fatalities in the recent days. The country is grappling with a third wave said to be more lethal and contagious.
SEX BETWEEN TWO MINORS: ADHERENCE TO THE LAW VIS A VIS PROTECTING THE CHILD
Access to JusticeMarch 17, 20210 Comments
The question on how to best handle situations where two minors defile each other is a common one in Kituo Cha Sheria’s community paralegals forums. These cases are numerous in our communities. Two minors mutually decide to experiment on sex and when the girl gets pregnant, her parents report to the police and the boy is arrested.
STATE HAS TO PROCEED WITH PRISON REFORMS BEYOND HON. MOODY AWORI
Access to JusticeAugust 19, 20200 Comments
University of Nairobi egghead, Tom Odhiambo states, ‘indeed, if Kenyans were to remember Moody’s public service in future, his
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REFUGEES AND COVID 19
Access to JusticeJune 20, 20200 Comments
“This year, the COVID-19 pandemic poses an additional threat to refugees and displaced people, who are among the most
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Left behind-access to wage earning employment for refugees in Kenya
Access to JusticeJune 20, 20200 Comments
“Before you judge a man walk a mile in their shoes” Imagine yourself in this case scenario, where you
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Coastal counties must open budget process for voices of residents
Advocacy Statements, ArticlesJune 15, 20200 Comments
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Ukur Yattani Kanacho unveiled a budget of Kes. 2.73 Trillion on 11th June 2020. Out
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Legal Opinion on the Executive Order No. 1 Of 2020
StatementsJune 12, 20200 Comments
Kituo cha Sheria (hereinafter referred to as “KITUO”) is the oldest legal non-governmental organization in Kenya. Its mission is
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Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya: Human Rights Lessons from the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
ArticlesMay 10, 20200 Comments
Global epidemics and their impact The world has been plagued by a number of epidemics including the Spanish flu,
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