IJM-Kenya Stories

IJM condemns killing of 17-year-old girl in Kilifi, calls for justice and action against femicide
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 11, 2025

IJM termed her death a painful reminder of the persistent and deadly threat of violence against women and children in Kenya, particularly in vulnerabl...

Calls mount for Police DIG Eliud Lagat’s arrest and prosecution over Albert Ojwang’s death in custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

Kenyans have now intensified calls for justice and accountability, with public anger mounting over the circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s death at Cen...

International Justice Mission to appeal acquittal of officers accused of torturing Migori suspect
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 05, 2025

The conduct of the officers – assaulting Amayo, denying him medical care, and barring access to his wife – also contravened the Fifth Schedule of the...

New gender desk in Bamburi offers safe space for Mombasa GBV survivors
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 20, 2024

IJM Coast Region Manager Aggrey Juma said there has been an alarming prevalence of child and gender-based violence cases in the area.

Missing Voices reports drop in police killings in Kenya but says gaps remain
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2024

Missing Voices further reported that the number of victims of enforced disappearances also decreased, from 22 in 2022 to 10 last year.

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