September 5, 2024
Kenya’s elite female athletes have tragically become symbols of a deeper crisis within the nation’s sports system. The recent murders of these athletes, including Agnes Tirop, […]
August 27, 2024
Prison breaks in Kenya have exposed significant flaws in the nation’s criminal justice system. The most recent incident at Gigiri Police Station in August 2024, where […]
August 7, 2024
In recent months, Kenya has witnessed an upsurge in public protests as citizens exercise their constitutional right to assemble and express their grievances. The slogan “Anguka […]
June 18, 2024
Background On May 20, 2024, we visited Philip Bor at his rural home in Cheple Village, Kericho, following his release from prison. In 1988,Mr. Bor had […]
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.
