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Communication 375/09 - Priscilla Njeri Echaria (represented by Federation of Women Lawyers, Kenya & International Center for the Protection of Human Rights) v. Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Inheritance/Succession
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right of Women to Inheritance
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Apr 17, 2019
ACHPR Decision

Communication 276/03 - Centre for Minority Rights Development (Kenya) & Minority Rights Group (on behalf of Endorois Welfare Council) v. Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Forced Eviction
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Internal Displacement
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Provisional/interim measures
  • Regional Human Rights Laws
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Property
  • Rights of Minority Communities
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 17: Right to Education
  • ACHPR 21: Right to Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Apr 17, 2019
ACHPR Decision

Communication 263/02 - Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists, Law Society or Kenya and Kituo Cha Sheria v. Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Competence of the Court
  • Domestic/National Laws
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Regional Human Rights Laws
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Information
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Apr 17, 2019
ACHPR Decision

Communication 157/96 - Association pour la sauvegarde de la paix au Burundi v. Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zaire (DRC), Zambia

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Democracy
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Military Dictatorship
  • Militia operations / Armed conflicts
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Peace and Security
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Kenya
  • Rwanda
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
Country Geolocation
Zambia: 13° 8′ 2″ S, 27° 50′ 58″ E
Date added
Apr 17, 2019
ACHPR Decision

135/94 - Kenya Human Rights Commission v Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Declaration
Keywords
  • Admissibility
Country
  • Kenya
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Apr 17, 2019
ACHPR Decision

524/15 Peter Odiwuor Ngoge & 3 Ors v. Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Competence of the Court
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Procedures of Regional Judicial Mechanisms
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
  • Theft
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 56: Admissibility requirements for communications
  • ACHPR 56.3: Suitable language
  • ACHPR 56.5: Exhaustion of local remedies
  • ACHPR 56.6. Submission within reasonable period
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Feb 7, 2019
ACHPR Decision

006/2012 African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v. Republic of Kenya

Case Summary
The Application is in respect (of the Ogiek of the Mau Forest) - an indigenous minority ethnic group in Kenya, about 15,000 of whom inhabit the greater Mau Forest complex. In October 2009, through the Kenya Forestry Service, the Kenyan Government issued a thirty (30) days eviction notice to the Ogiek and other settlers of the Mau Forest, The Application contends the eviction, and that the decision of the Kenyan Government will have far reaching implications on the political, social and economic survival of the Ogiek Community.
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Domestic/National Laws
  • Forced Eviction
  • Indigenous Communities
Country
  • Kenya
ACHPR Rights Alleged to be Violated
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 17.2: Freedom to Participate in Community Cultural Life
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience
ACHPR Rights Violated
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 17.2: Freedom to Participate in Community Cultural Life
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 21: Right to Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience
ACHPR Rights Not Violated
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
Outcome
  • Decided on Merits
Duration of Procedure
Jul 12, 2012 ~ Nov 28, 2014
Case Timeline
  • Jul 12, 2012 ~ May 26, 2017
Date added
Jul 4, 2018
AfCHPR Matter

06/12 African Commission on Human and Peoples' rights v Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Order
Keywords
  • Land Rights
Country
  • AU/AU Organ
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Dec 8, 2017
AfCHPR Decision

19/88 International PEN v Malawi, Ethiopia, Cameroon and Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Complaint against non-State Party
Country
  • Cameroon
  • Ethiopia
  • Kenya
  • Malawi
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Malawi: 13° 15′ 16″ S, 34° 18′ 5″ E
Date added
Nov 28, 2017
ACHPR Decision

142/94 Muthuthurin Njoka v Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Complaint against non-State Party
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Nov 28, 2017
ACHPR Decision

135/94 Kenya Human Rights Commission v Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Forced Eviction
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Jurisdiction
  • Personal Liberty
  • Specific Violation not Provided
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Nov 28, 2017
ACHPR Decision

232/99 John D. Ouko v Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Corruption
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Freedom of Opinion
  • Investigation
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
  • ACHPR 12:2: Right to leave any country including his own, and to return to his country
  • ACHPR 12.1: Right to freedom of movement and residence within borders of State of legal residence
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Nov 27, 2017
ACHPR Decision

283/03 B v Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Nov 27, 2017
ACHPR Decision

464/14 Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto (represented by Innocence Project Africa) v Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Competence of the Court
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Human Rights Violations
  • Personal Liberty
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Property
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Nov 24, 2017
ACHPR Decision

407/11 Artur Margaryan & Artur Sargsyan v Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Nov 24, 2017
ACHPR Decision

317/06 Nubian Community in Kenya v. Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Citizenship/Nationality and Related Rights
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Education
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Participation in Government
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Property
  • Right to Work
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 12: Right to Freedom of Movement
  • ACHPR 13: Right to Participate in Government
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 15: Right to Work
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Nov 20, 2017
ACHPR Decision

006/2012 - African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v the Republic of Kenya - Judgment

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Forced Eviction
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom of Religion
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Land Rights
  • Provisional/interim measures
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 14: Right to Property
  • ACHPR 17.2: Freedom to Participate in Community Cultural Life
  • ACHPR 17.3: Promotion/Protection of Community Values
  • ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 21: Right to Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Nov 20, 2017
AfCHPR Decision

006/2012 African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights v. Kenya - Order of Provisional Measures

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Type of Document
  • Order
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Forced Eviction
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Inheritance/Succession
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Provisional/interim measures
  • Right to Property
  • Rights of Minority Communities
Country
  • Kenya
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E
Date added
Nov 6, 2017
AfCHPR Decision

002/2009 IHRDA (on behalf of Children of Nubian Descent) v. Kenya

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Actio popularis
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Citizenship/Nationality and Related Rights
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Rights of Minority Communities
  • Statelessness
State Accused
  • Kenya
Outcome
  • Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 22, 2011
Rights Violated (ACRWC Provisions)
  • ACRWC 6: Name and Nationality
  • ACRWC 6.1: Every child shall have the right from his birth to a name
Date added
Nov 6, 2017
ACERWC Decision

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