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  Our Mission

To empower the poor and marginalized people to effectively access justice and realize their human and peoples’ rights through advocacy, networking, lobbying, legal aid, legal education, representation and research

 

  Our Vision


A Society of JUSTICE and EQUITY for All

 
 
 

  Who We are

Welcome to the Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO) website. KITUO was established as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in 1973 by a group of lawyers who recognized that inability to access justice occasioned by poverty, marginalization and vulnerability undermined fundamental human and peoples’ rights. By 1973, the state-funded legal aid was and still is available to suspects of capital offences. This left out those who could not afford legal aid for issues relating to land, labour and housing. As a result KITUO carved its niche in the areas of land, labour and housing as far as they relate to the human and peoples’ rights of the poor and marginalized. KITUO’s overeaching work also included advocacy for access to justice for all.   Read more

 

BIRTHDAY - KITUO TURNED 37 ON 9th July 2010


During the celebrations, there were various events organised to mark the important day. Among them was a Public Lecture where KITUO was honoured to host the Nobel Peace Lauriete Prof. Wangari Maathai, former Justice Minister Martha Karua and Assistant Minister for Justice Hon. Cheptumo. (Click here for the full report)

 

Kituo Cha Sheria Wins Landmark Case on behalf of Kenyan Inmates

 

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Kituo Lawyers address the press after the ruling
On 23rd June 2010 Kituo Cha Sheria won a Landmark Case that will compell the IIEC to register all Kenyan Inmates as voters so that they can be able to take part in the August 4th 2010 Referandum. This means Kenya now joins the likes of South Africa and Canada who allow their prisoners to take part in elections. KITUO did the Case in the interest of Public following concerns raised by iShimo La Tewa Inmates.

 

 Peace Justice and Reconciliation Project

Kituo Cha Sheria is happy to introduce its new project by the name PEACE JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION. It is designed to ensure many Kenyans participate in the Transitional Justice Mechanisms by facilitating effective community representation and participation especially the Internally Displaced Persons and other post 2007/8 General Election violence victim...Read more

 

Community Justice Centres - A Kituo Cha Sheria Initiative

Kituo cha Sheria over the years has worked with the poor and marginalised communities to help them access and realise their rights. This has been done mainly by providing legal aid and education but experience shows that there is still a lot of human rights abuses that go unaddressed. The COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTRE initiative is an innovative approach to legal empowerment that places the community at the centre. The Centers are run in partnership with KITUO and the network. Currently there are four networks, Nyando Human Rights and Development Network(NYAHURIADEN), Kamukunji Community Based Organisation Network (KCBONET), Nairobi Devolved Funds Watchdog (NDFW), and Kisauni Constituency Development Initiative(KICODI)...Read more

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