Kituo Cha Sheria Legal Advice Centre

Kituo cha Sheria, as an organization, is deeply intertwined with Kenya’s struggle for human rights, access to justice democracy and good governance. Since its establishment in July 1973, KITUO has become a force to reckon with in human rights circles locally, nationally, regionally and internationally. KITUO was founded by prominent and now senior members of the legal fraternity. The organization began by providing direct legal aid services to vulnerable and indigent communities mostly from informal settlements. Community-based paralegals were trained to serve their communities as first responders to justice challenges. Every year, KITUO directly reaches over 6,000 people with legal aid services nationwide. On the other hand, over 5 million Kenyans annually are reached indirectly through community outreaches. Despite being the oldest human rights organization in Kenya, East, Central and the Horn of Africa, KITUO has readily adapted to a dynamic environment. Her innovation has impacted on the mode of delivery of legal empowerment services and the ideological underpinnings and approaches to justice.