[PHOTOS] Amnesty Kenya celebrates 10 years of human rights advocacy

In Summary

• Amnesty Kenya held a cake-cutting ceremony and lit candles in honour of fallen victims of injustice during a memorandum of state agencies responsible for the administration of justice.

• Mwilu said the Judiciary is a strong and committed partner with Amnesty.

by PERPETUA ETYANG

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12 October 2022 - 18:43

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Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu leads in cake cutting during a memorandum of state agencies responsible for the administration of justice on the tenth anniversary of Amnesty International Kenya at Aga Khan Walk on October 12, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Amnesty Kenya on Wednesday celebrated 10 years of advocating for human rights.

The Judiciary commended Amnesty Kenya for championing human rights.

Amnesty Kenya held a cake-cutting ceremony and lit candles in honour of fallen victims of injustice during a memorandum of state agencies responsible for the administration of justice.

Deputy Chief Justice leads key stakeholders in the justice sector in lighting a candle during a memorandum of state agencies responsible for the administration of justice on the tenth anniversary of Amnesty International Kenya at Aga Khan Walk on October 12, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

There were placards placed at the event displaying messages of hope and pictures of the fallen victims of injustice.

The Independent Policing and Oversite Authority Chairperson Ann Makori, Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji and DCJ Philomena Mwilu were present at the event.

Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji, Deputy Chief Justice Philmena Mwilu and Mary Airo light candles in honor of fallen victims of injustice during a memorandum of state agencies responsible for the administration of justice on the tenth anniversary of Amnesty International Kenya at Aga Khan Walk on October 12, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Speaking at the final Legal Freedom Clinic at Aga Khan Walk, Mwilu said the Judiciary is a strong and committed partner with Amnesty.

Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji, who was also in attendance expressed his gratitude, stating that Amnesty had taken the front seat in protecting and promoting human rights.

"We would like to thank Amnesty Kenya for taking the front seat in protecting and promoting human rights and at times putting their lives in danger," he said.

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu addresses the public during a memorandum of state agencies responsible for the administration of justice on the tenth anniversary of Amnesty International Kenya at Aga Khan Walk on October 12, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Amnesty International Executive Director Houghtoun Irungu distributes cake to members of the public during a memorandum of state agencies responsible for the administration of justice on the tenth anniversary of Amnesty International Kenya at Aga Khan Walk on October 12, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

The program's moderator Victoria Rubadiri during a memorandum of state agencies responsible for the administration of justice on the tenth anniversary of Amnesty International Kenya at Aga Khan Walk on October 12, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Ibrahim Abdi reads through placards displayed during a memorandum of state agencies responsible for the administration of justice on the tenth anniversary of Amnesty International Kenya at Aga Khan Walk on October 12, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

The program's moderator Victoria Rubadiri and Mary Airo during a memorandum of state agencies responsible for the administration of justice on the tenth anniversary of Amnesty International Kenya at Aga Khan Walk on October 12, 2022.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA