State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs KE

06/08/2026

The Principal Secretary, State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Judith Pareno, today convened a planning meeting with PLEAD II Programme Manager Asmert Tefai and UNODC Associate Programme Management Officer Ms. Jennifer Githu to review the scope of the approved activities under the PLEAD II Year IV Work Plan, following its approval by the Project Steering Committee (PSC).

The meeting focused on aligning implementation priorities and advancing key justice sector reforms supported under the programme.

The four approved priority areas for the State Department for Justice are:

✅ Technical assistance for the review of the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy (2018).

✅ Technical and institutional support for the legislative process relating to pending anti-corruption bills.

✅ Technical support to strengthen the State Department's capacity for the development of high-quality legislative outputs.

✅ Support for the operationalization of the National Coroners Service, aimed at enhancing the delivery of forensic and justice services.

The approved activities underscore the continued partnership between the State Department for Justice and PLEAD II in strengthening governance, promoting accountability, and enhancing access to justice through institutional and legislative reforms

06/08/2026

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO), led by Country Director Shirwa Jama, today paid a courtesy call on the Principal Secretary, State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Judith Pareno.

The meeting focused on exploring potential areas of collaboration between the State Department and IDLO, with discussions centered on strengthening partnerships to advance justice, human rights, and constitutional affairs through shared initiatives and technical cooperation.

03/08/2026

31/07/2026

𝐏𝐒 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠'𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲

The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Judith Pareno, on behalf of the Attorney General, Hon. Dorcas Oduor, EBS, today officially launched the Kenol Legal Aid Centre in Murang'a County.

The Centre has been established through a partnership between the National Legal Aid Service (NLAS), Del Monte Kenya, HAKI Africa and the Social Justice Centres. It will provide free legal aid services, legal information and referral support, ensuring that residents can access justice regardless of their financial circumstances.

The launch underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing access to justice and promoting responsible business conduct, in line with the Government's commitment to empowering communities and strengthening the rule of law.

Speaking during the launch, the Principal Secretary noted that the Kenol Legal Aid Centre will serve as an important platform for delivering free legal services, legal information and referrals to members of the public, particularly vulnerable groups who often face barriers in accessing justice.

Hon. Pareno emphasized that access to justice is a shared responsibility and called upon private sector actors, county governments, civil society organizations and development partners to strengthen collaboration in expanding legal aid services across the country.

The establishment of the Kenol Legal Aid Centre marks a significant milestone in advancing equitable access to justice through collaboration between government, the private sector and civil society, bringing essential legal services closer to the people and reinforcing the constitutional promise of justice for all.

Also present were Deputy Solicitor General Jacqueline Muhindi, representing the Solicitor General; NLAS Chairperson William Musyoki; Acting CEO of NLAS Freshia Gathumbi; Murang'a County Commissioner Hassan Ali; Haki Africa Executive Director Yusuf Abubakar; and senior government officials representing the State Law Office, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Judiciary, the Witness Protection Agency (WPA), and various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

31/07/2026

𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙀𝙉𝙂𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝙏𝙊 𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙍𝙊𝙐𝙂𝙃 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋𝙎 ,𝘽𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙃𝙐𝙈𝘼𝙉 𝙍𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎

31/07/2026

𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝙇𝘼𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙃 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙆𝙀𝙉𝙊𝙇 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝙇𝙀𝙂𝘼𝙇 𝘼𝙄𝘿 𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙏 𝙆𝙀𝙉𝙊𝙇 𝘿𝘾𝘾 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘿 𝙈𝙐𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙂'𝘼 𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝙔.