Human-rights cases against Kenya

3 cases from ECHR, CPT, UN special procedures, and other named oversight bodies.

Joint urgent appeal — Kenya (4/2023)2023-11-23
UN SPurgent appealTorture mandate (ICCPR Art. 7 / CAT)
Information received regarding the alleged violent and forced eviction of at least 1000 Ogiek Indigenous Peoples in Sasimwani, Mau Forest Complex, in violation of orders from the African Court on Human and Peoples Rights. Alleged victims: 2 More details...
Joint allegation letter — Kenya (3/2021)2021-07-02
UN SPallegationTorture mandate (ICCPR Art. 7 / CAT)
Information received concerning the alleged lack of effective remedies for the Kipsigis and Talai indigenous peoples who were subjected to human rights violations during the pre-colonial and colonial period in Kenya, associated primarily with the expropriation of land on Kericho County. Alleged victims: - More details...
Joint urgent appeal — Kenya (5/2018)2018-05-29
UN SPurgent appealTorture mandate (ICCPR Art. 7 / CAT)
Information received regarding alleged attacks, forced evictions and arbitrary arrests of indigenous peoples living in Kisiriri and Pessi, Socian Ward, Laikipia North Sub Country, Laikipia County, Kenya on 28 April 2018. The incidence allegedly involved the burning of some 300 houses and other properties, in the presence of State forces. Alleged victims: 1 More details...