Kituo cha Sheria in partnership with the National Steering Committee in the Implementation of Alternative Justice Systems(NaSCI-AJS) and Haki Yetu is proud to be part of the Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) Sensitisation and County Action Plan Development Workshop for Mombasa County! 🙌🏽 We believe in bridging the justice gap by making legal systems more accessible, culturally relevant, and responsive to the needs of all Kenyans. Many people face barriers in accessing formal justice due to costs, complexity, and a lack of awareness. Through AJS, we aim to empower communities to resolve disputes amicably and equitably. This County Action Plan will provide a roadmap for integrating community-led approaches that align with national policies, ensuring everyone has access to justice. Together, we can create a more inclusive and effective justice system for all. 🤝 #JusticeForAll #AccessToJustice #AJS #KituoChaSheria
Kituo Cha Sheria Legal Advice Centre
Legal Services
Nairobi, Nairobi 968 followers
Founded-1973 | Legal assistance to poor and marginalized | Land, Labour, Housing, Refugee Rights | PIL
About us
Kituo cha Sheria, as an organization, is deeply intertwined with Kenya’s struggle for human rights, access to justice democracy and good governance. Since its establishment in July 1973, KITUO has become a force to reckon with in human rights circles locally, nationally, regionally and internationally. KITUO was founded by prominent and now senior members of the legal fraternity. The organization began by providing direct legal aid services to vulnerable and indigent communities mostly from informal settlements. Community-based paralegals were trained to serve their communities as first responders to justice challenges. Every year, KITUO directly reaches over 6,000 people with legal aid services nationwide. On the other hand, over 5 million Kenyans annually are reached indirectly through community outreaches. Despite being the oldest human rights organization in Kenya, East, Central and the Horn of Africa, KITUO has readily adapted to a dynamic environment. Her innovation has impacted on the mode of delivery of legal empowerment services and the ideological underpinnings and approaches to justice.
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https://kituochasheria.or.ke/
External link for Kituo Cha Sheria Legal Advice Centre
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Nairobi, Nairobi
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
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Ole Odume Rd, Off Argwings Kodhek Rd.
Nairobi, Nairobi 00300, KE
Employees at Kituo Cha Sheria Legal Advice Centre
Updates
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Kituo cha Sheria has been actively promoting Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) across Uasin Gishu County, reaching communities in Kesses, Soy, Kapseret, Ainabkoi, Moiben, and Turbo sub-counties. Our engagement has focused on enhancing community members’ understanding of AJS mechanisms, promoting peaceful dispute resolution, and providing avenues for effective community-driven solutions. We believe that by empowering individuals with knowledge on AJS, we can build stronger, more cohesive communities that uphold access to justice for all. #AJS #AccessToJustice #CommunityEmpowerment #KituochaSheria #JusticeForAll #UasinGishu
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Kituo Cha Sheria, in partnership with the @lawsocietyofkenya - Nairobi Branch and in coordination with the Legal Aid and PIL Committee, invites you for an enlightening dialogue on x(twitter) - space webinar on 27th August 2024 from 2pm with esteemed speakers who have influenced our constitutional framework. LINK - https://lnkd.in/dGX3FB99
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Today, Dr. Hassan Roba, Director, Kenya strategy at @christensenfund, visited to discuss more on continued support to Kituo in addressing land injustice cases involving indigenous communities in Kenya, develop strategies to ensure all litigation cases on land rights at the grassroot levels are raised and addressed in time and work on how to foster collaboration with other regional and national partners working on the same here in Kenya. This visit comes soon after the Christensen Fund Partners Gathering that was held in Nanyuki from 7-9th Aug 2024 which brought together partners representing indigenous communities from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Cameroon.
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The refugee community, refugee leaders and host community made up local leaders, assistant Chiefs, Village elders, and Chps attended training sessions on; Mental health and illness, Trauma, How to do sensitization, Refugee realities, Self-care, & Psychological first aid (PFA). This training was done in 2023 from February to November. 40 of those trained also underwent group therapy for 10 sessions at the close of the training in November. 20 men and 20 women. The aim of the training was to give mental health support to the refugee community and those they interact with in the community. This support would in turn enhance their relational skills, coping with life situations and knowing what structures are available for them in the community to support their needs. The trainings incorporated the use of personal stories as examples and relating them with evidence-based solutions in the training materials.
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Kituo Cha Sheria was yesterday graced by@EuropeanCommissionDirectoratefor HumanitarianAidandCivilProtection Norwegian Refugee Council and Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp for a site visit, while conducting legal information and counseling activities on birth certificate registration in Kakuma refugee camp. #KituoChaSheria #HumanRights #LegalAid #Refugees #KakumaRefugeeCamp #HumanitarianAid #BirthRegistration #AccessToJustice #LegalCounseling #HumanRightsProtection #EuropeanCommission #NorwegianRefugeeCouncil #DanishRefugeeCouncil #RefugeeRights #KenyaSee translation
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