FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nairobi, 23rd April 2026
IMLU MOURNS THE DEATH OF ADVOCATE TOM OUYA IMBUKWA, CALLS FOR URGENT INVESTIGATIONS
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Counsel Tom Ouya Imbukwa. We join the legal fraternity and the human rights community in mourning a dedicated officer of the court whose commitment to justice was unwavering.
Counsel Imbukwa was a valued member of the IMLU network of advocates. In this capacity, he worked tirelessly on our behalf, handling several critical matters and representing victims of human rights violations with diligence, courage, and high professional integrity. His loss is not only a blow to his family and colleagues but also to the many vulnerable individuals who looked to him as a defender of their fundamental rights.
We wish to convey our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Counsel Imbukwa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
We call upon the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the National Police Service (NPS) to launch a swift, thorough, and transparent investigation into the cause of his passing. It is imperative that the truth is established without delay.
We demand that those found culpable in connection with his death be apprehended and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Justice for Tom Ouya Imbukwa must be served.
Signed,
Wangechi Kahuria,
Executive Director,
Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU)
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