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IMLU and Regional Coalitions Urge African States to End Enforced Disappearances

Enforced disappearances remain a persistent and often invisible crisis across Africa, casting a long shadow over governance, human rights, and the rule of law. Operating across diverse and volatile contexts, […]

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Rights groups sue Kenya’s security chiefs over organized political violence

Editor’s note: Read the petition here: https://www.imlu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Political-violence-petition-28th-October.pdf Human rights groups and three individuals have sued Kenya’s top security officials, accusing them of failing to stop a surge in organized political […]

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Empowering Communities, Transforming Governance: IMLU and UNDEF Launch Human Rights Protection Initiative in Kenya

Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative funded by the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF): “Strengthening Civic Engagement and Legal Accountability for Human […]

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ENFORCING FORCED BUSINESS SHUTDOWNS FOR NON-KENYANS WITHOUT CLEAR STATUTORY BACKING OR TRANSITIONAL GUIDELINES POSES SEVERE RISKS

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ENFORCING FORCED BUSINESS SHUTDOWNS FOR NON-KENYANS WITHOUT CLEAR STATUTORY BACKING OR TRANSITIONAL GUIDELINES POSES SEVERE RISKS Nairobi, 10th September 2026 The Police Reforms Working Group […]

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Survivor Voices Shaping the Global Fight Against Torture

In 2024, survivors of torture and other human rights violations from 14 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa shared their experiences, concerns and priorities with the then UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, […]

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STATEMENT ON THE DIRECTIVE BY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE DOUGLAS KANJA ON CUSTODIAL DEATHS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Download the statement here: https://www.imlu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMLU-Press-Statement-on-IG-Kanja-Interdiction-Directive.pdf PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT ON THE DIRECTIVE BY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE DOUGLAS KANJA ON CUSTODIAL DEATHS AND ACCOUNTABILITY Nairobi, 14th August 2026 […]

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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY TO THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICEAHEAD OF PLANNED 25 JUNE 2026 GEN Z MEMORIAL PROCESSIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NAIROBI, 24 JUNE 2026: The Law Society of Kenya and Police Reforms Working Group note the plannednationwide memorial processions scheduled for Thursday, 25 June 2026, organised largely […]

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IMLU Welcomes Mary Kagunyi-Levasseur to Its Board of Directors

The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) is delighted to welcome Mary Kagunyi-Levasseur to its Board of Directors. Mary joins the Board with more than two decades of experience in democracy, governance, […]

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JOINT STATEMENT: POLICE ROADBLOCKS, UNLAWFUL ARRESTS, AND DISRUPTION OF PEACEFUL GEN Z MEMORIAL PROTESTS VIOLATE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, 25 June 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya — The Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG) condemns in the strongest terms the widespread violations of constitutional rights witnessed during the […]

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Terms of Reference (ToR) 2027-2031 Strategic Plan Development

Download PDF here. Introduction The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) is a governance, health and human rights Public Benefits Organisation (PBO) committed to the prevention of, and response to, torture and […]

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