wakili.sha – WHAT WE DO
LEGAL
Legal
In Kenya, 80% of the children in conflict with the law lack access to legal representation. Lack of legal representation denies them their constitutional right to a fair trial, oftentimes the right to be heard and overall, their statutory child rights.
We partner with advocates and law firms to offer pro bono services to children in conflict with the law. Efficient provision of these services includes liaising with relevant stakeholders such as the Judiciary, probation officers, children’s officers, law students, academia and rehabilitative institutions, among others.
We also conduct legal training forums for grassroots communities, children in – and at risk – of being in conflict with the law, and various actors in the child justice system.