March 15, 2024
The case of Jowie, also known as Joseph Irungu, has captivated Kenyan headlines with its shocking details and high-profile status. The murder of the businesswoman, Monica […]
February 21, 2024
As an organization, CELSIR strives to elaborate concepts to clients in simple terms without invalidating their perspectives or underrating their experiences within the justice system.
January 11, 2024
The recent COA judgment regarding the duration of life imprisonment in Kenya has shed light on a previously murky subject in the criminal justice system. While the ruling brings more clarity and a sense of hope for inmates, it also raises important questions about the ethical implications and public opinion surrounding this issue. As Kenya moves forward, it is imperative to engage all stakeholders into meaningful dialogue and conversations, where both the rights of convicts and the safety of the society, must be considered and balanced.
January 8, 2024
Introduction The Penal Code Amendment Bill, 2023, was tabled for first reading in the Kenyan Parliament on October 3rd, 2023. The primary objective of this Bill […]
January 3, 2024
Working as a capital defence counsel is so difficult and very few people understand, appreciate and commiserate the work that capital defenders do.
December 15, 2023
Societies across the globe are beginning to understand the need to restore the family unit and improve outcomes for people after incarceration. In some countries, governments […]
November 16, 2023
A prominent consequence of imprisonment is the irreparable damage it causes to family units within communities. Kevin (not his real name) explained to the CELSIR team […]
November 16, 2023
"... the circumstances surrounding the crimes sometimes create moral dilemmas which increase the need for reasonable consideration of circumstances surrounding crimes. For instance, in an incident occurring in 2021 in Meru County, Kenya, a lady called Leah Mwangaza stabbed a man by the name Jackson Kirimi Ikombo. The man later succumbed to his injuries at the Isiolo County Referral Hospital. A report by the Star Newspaper published on August 22, 2023, reported that the victim had raped Leah a few months before the incident."
September 9, 2023
Moses (not his real name) sits outside looking into the distance as we talk. This is his third time being a guest of the state at […]
