Established in 1959, The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, not for profit making, membership organisation registered in Kenya. With a membership drawn from the Bar as well as the Bench, it is a National Section of the International Commission of Jurists whose headquarter is in Geneva. It is however autonomous from the ICJ Geneva.

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 2000 - 2005.

Our Vision

To be a leader in the Promotion and Protection of the Rule of Law, Human Rights and Democracy. Through strategic partnerships with all stakeholders, ICJ-Kenya will work in an efficient and sustainable way toward the building of just, free and equitable society.

Mission Statement

To promote the adoption of systems that foster democratic governance, the rule of law and respect of all human rights by organizing activities and programmes that inform, agitate and advocate in an innovative manner for the recognition and protection of human dignity at all times with partner organizations worldwide.

Objectives

• To enhance the use of legal expertise through programmes/projects in order to effectively demand and monitor legal reform.
  
• Devising programmes that build capacity of key governance institutions through training and legal services in order to improve access to justice.
  
• Ensuring analytical legal and constitutional information is available for the media and other users.
  
• Strengthen linkages between ICJ Kenya and the ICJ family, and other identified national, regional and international stakeholders and partners.