ICJ-Kenya is a National Section of the International Commission of Jurists based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is represented in the Commission in Geneva by its former Chairperson, Mr. Kathurima M'Inoti. Over 300 jurists members comprise the organization which is dedicated to the legal protection of human rights in Kenya, and the African region in terms of the general mandate for national sections defined by Article 4 of the ICJ Statute. ICJ Kenya is governed under a Constitution through an elected council of 7 members that serves for two-year fixed terms.

The human rights work of the organization is fulfilled by members through a permanent secretariat where a professional team of full time lawyers is in charge of programmatic activities under the oversight functions of the elected council. Currently, ICJ Kenya is implementing activities within four core programmatic areas under its Strategic Plan 2011 - 2015.

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 Our Vision

A premier organisation promoting a just, free and equitable society

Our Mission

To protect human rights, and promote the rule of law and democracy in Kenya and across Africa through the application of legal expertise and international best practices

Values

Impartiality, Respect, Equity, Probity, Credibility, Professional, Responsive, Steadfast, Flexible/Adaptable

Objectives

• To continue to serve our beneficiaries by improving human rights protection, improving access to justice, increasing citizen empowerment, and improving Justice systems and institutions across Africa.
• To be a premier organization that excels in the following areas: Advocacy, Legal Research & Analysis, Capacity Building, and Impact Litigation.
• To invest in future development by networking with key stakeholders, creating a solid system of monitoring, evaluating and reporting on our activities, maintaining a highly motivated and high performing staff, and establishing best practices in international human rights in the African context
• To develop and use resources in order to develop a strong brand profile, with measurable impact and results.