State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs KE

Today, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, chaired the first meeting of the National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) for the year 2026 at the Kenya School of Government.

He was accompanied by Principal Secretaries and senior officials serving under the Governance and Public Administration Sub-Committee.

The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of the 2027 Election Preparedness Coordination Framework, which is being implemented through a whole-of-government approach. This coordinated effort brings together key institutions including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC), the Office of the Attorney General, the State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, and the Political Parties Tribunal.

The Commission on Administrative Justice today paid a courtesy call on Principal Secretary, State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Judith Pareno.

The CAJ delegation was led by the Vice Chairperson and Commissioner in charge of Access to Information, Dorothy Jemator.

The meeting explored key areas of collaboration in advancing the promotion and protection of human rights, justice and constitutionalism, as well as strengthening institutional cooperation between the Commission and the State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs.

Earlier today, Principal Secretary for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Judith Pareno, held a consultative meeting with delegations from Kajiado East to deliberate on pressing land matters affecting the community.

Key issues discussed included:

Empakasi Land – presented by members of the Empakasi Olera Trust, highlighting historical claims, ongoing disputes, and the need for clarity on ownership of ancestral land.

Speaking during the meeting, the PS reaffirmed the State Department’s commitment to dialogue, lawful processes, and people-centered solutions that uphold justice, human rights, and constitutional safeguards for all. She assured the community that the matter will be addressed through proper legal and administrative channels.

𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐊𝐢𝐩𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐒,𝐄𝐆𝐇 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐬 𝐀. 𝐎𝐝𝐮𝐨𝐫, 𝐒𝐂, 𝐎𝐆𝐖, 𝐄𝐁𝐒, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥; 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐉. 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐂𝐁𝐒, 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥; 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬.

Celebrating 10 Years of Impactful Struggle at HAKI Africa

𝐏𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐊𝐀𝐉𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋

The Principal Secretary, State Department for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs Hon. Judith Pareno , on 16th April, 2026 led the State Department in a civic education and community engagement initiative in Kajiado County.

The initiative is aimed to strengthen public understanding of civic responsibilities, the rule of law, and the Department’s mandate in safeguarding justice, human rights, and constitutional affairs.

Accompanied by officers from the State Department, the PS engaged directly with citizens by providing legal aid services and raising awareness of the justice mechanisms available to them. Through community interactions and open forums, participants were informed about their rights, responsibilities, and the services offered by the Department to promote access to justice.

Speaking during the forums, the PS noted that the community engagement initiative serves as a vital platform to enhance trust between communities and justice institutions, empower citizens with knowledge, and demonstrate the Department’s commitment to ensuring equitable justice for all.

As part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to address the dual-threat emergency of severe drought and flooding, the PS also distributed relief food to the community of Purko at Oloosiyiamalil Baptist Church and Matapato at AIC Bisil Church.

Principal Secretary for Justice, Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs Hon. Judith Pareno, on 15th April, 2026, held a consultative meeting with delegations from Kajiado East to deliberate on pressing land matters affecting the community.

Key issues tabled included:

✅Oloirien land — presented by the MUA Kaputiei cluster, highlighting historical claims and the need for clarity on boundaries and ownership.

✅Embolioi and Kisaju land — presented by the House of Bishops and representatives of the Kaputiei Council of Elders, focusing on community use, dispute resolution, and the protection of ancestral land.

Speaking after receiving their petitions, the PS reaffirmed the State Department’s commitment to dialogue, lawful processes, and people-centered solutions that uphold justice, human rights, and constitutional safeguards for all.

She appreciated the leaders and elders for their constructive engagement as the State Department continues to work toward lasting peace and fairness in land matters.