The Fight To Eradicate Female Genital Mutilation In Kenya

The practice has long been shrouded in mystery, which is widespread and profound. While precise numbers are difficult to get due to the secrecy surrounding FGM, the KDHS estimates that up to 9% of women between the ages of 15 and 19 undergo the procedure. According to the Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS) of 2022,…

The Government Of Kenya Hosts Minorities And Marginalized Groups

The Government Of Kenya Hosts Minorities And Marginalized Groups

Indigenous people are classified as minorities under international law. Because they share a non-dominant status in the society in which they live, indigenous people are regarded as minorities. They might have different cultures, dialects, or religious beliefs than prevailing populations. According to UN data, minorities make up between 10 and 20 percent of the global…

Access to Justice in Kenya Through Alternative Dispute Resolution

Access to Justice in Kenya Through Alternative Dispute Resolution

Kenyans have experienced substantial advancements in the promotion and protection of human rights, gender equality, and access to justice since the adoption of a new constitution in 2010. Nonetheless, the country’s long-term prosperity and increased public trust in the court remain critical priorities that necessitate continual improvements. The system, which provides elders and religious leaders…

An Indigenous Peoples' Perspective on Climate Justice

Indigenous Peoples’ Perspective On Climate Justice

Many of the world’s leading experts have identified climate change as the “defining issue of our time,” and the prediction for the earth’s natural survival is grave. The UN secretary-general António Guterres has described humanity’s “war on nature” as “senseless and suicidal,” and sustainability goals “cannot be met by current trajectories.” The term “climate justice”…