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Civil society organisations petition Committee of Experts on economic, social and cultural rights

The quest for a new constitution has been long and gruelling. As its guiding star, Kenyans have pursued and desired a new dispensation as an instrument that shall lay the topography to improve their quality of life and free the potential of all citizens. Although the subject of Bill of Rights has never been contentious on the now two decades for a new constitution, the most recent version of the draft constitution as proposed by the Parliamentary Select Committee, has introduced a new twist on what was a rather settled matter.

Civil society organisations meet at HakiJamii over constitutional reforms

On February 10, 2010, Jesuit Hakimani Centre joined other civil society organisations (CSOs) in a meeting held at HakiJamii office, Naiorobi to assess the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on the Harmonised Draft Constitution to the Committee of Experts.

Facing the ICC: Risks and opportunities

I don’t envy Louis Moreno-Ocampo in his position as chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, that is not to suggest that I will be either sympathetic or forgiving if he botches the investigations of Kenya’s high-profile suspects. This article argues that Kenyans must monitor the approach and performance of the ICC in the country. 

Is Kiplagat-led Truth Commission facing legitimacy test?

The Truth, Justice and Commission Act (2008) states that the TJRC will only investigate historical injustices committed in Kenya between December 1963 and February 2008. Those advocating for the disbandment of TJRC claim that timeframe that should be investigated by the Commission is incomplete because some historical injustices were committed during colonial era. They wonder why the TJRC Act should be limited to post-colonial era yet problems such as land, violation of human rights, widespread impunity can be traced to pre-independence era.

Our Programs

  1. Civic Competenc and Governance (CCG)
  2. Social Transformation Strategies (STS)
  3. Research ,Agenda Setting and Influencing (RASI)
  4. Media ,Community and Voice (MC-V)
  5. Important Opportunities and Urgent Needs (IO-UN)

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The Concern for social justice is not limited to Africa.The Plight of Africa has an international character and concerns the whole family.In the socciety of Jesus Africa has become a geographical priority.In response to this and cognisant of our international benefactors,Hakimani is fostering internayional partnerships that will provide logistical support and advance our agenda abroad.These international patners include Read More