IJM Launches Petition Demanding Justice In Kenya Following Murder Of Kenyan Lawyer

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On Monday, July 4 , the Civil Society of Kenya will be joined in Nairobi by orginanizations and individuals in a march for justice in solidarity with Willie Kimani , Josephat Mwenda and Joseph Muiruri , calling for an end to police abuse of power and extrajudicial killings.

Several organizations, governments, and global entities have expressed support for IJM in the pursuit of justice in this case and in ending impunity for police in Kenya . U.S. Ambassador to Kenya , Robert F. Godec and Kenyan Heads of Mission issued the following joint statement:

IJM is closely collaborating with Kenyan local and national law enforcement officials who are leading the ongoing investigation.  

Within hours of learning of the incident, IJM leadership activated crisis response teams in Nairobi as well as Washington, DC , to work closely with police officials on the ground and to support the families involved. 

IJM's focus moving forward is to ensure the well-being of the families and staff affected by this crime as well as the swift conviction of all involved.

Contact: Julie Kilcur
jkilcur@ijm.org 
+1-443-878-5996 (m)

Contact: Sanjay Sojwal
ssojwal@ijm.org 
+254-079-072-3475