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Center for Legal Support & Inmates' Rehabilitation - Celsir CELSIR provides legal support for indigent persons & victims of human rights violations.

Our services facilitate successful reintegration of incarcerated & formerly incarcerated persons into society, alleviating recidivism & creating safer communities.

A historic victory for Lebanon. A powerful moment for the global abolition movement. 🇱🇧🧡CELSIR joins abolitionist organi...
17/08/2026

A historic victory for Lebanon. A powerful moment for the global abolition movement. 🇱🇧🧡

CELSIR joins abolitionist organisations and advocates around the world in celebrating the Lebanese Parliament’s historic decision to abolish the death penalty.

This victory is the result of years of persistence, advocacy, mobilisation, coalition-building, and unwavering belief that justice does not require taking life.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lebanese civil society partners, and to every advocate who continued the work even when change seemed distant.

Their achievement is a reminder that abolition is built patiently—through evidence, advocacy, solidarity, legal reform, and the courage to keep imagining a justice system grounded in human dignity and respect for life.

As members of the global abolition movement, we celebrate this moment with our colleagues in Lebanon.

Life has triumphed over death.

And for those of us still working toward abolition elsewhere, Lebanon’s achievement is a message of hope:

Change is possible.

Leadership. Service. Legacy.This evening, our Founder & Executive Director, Adv. Aññé Munyua, will join the Dr. Geoffrey...
04/08/2026

Leadership. Service. Legacy.

This evening, our Founder & Executive Director, Adv. Aññé Munyua, will join the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon #2 – Eldoret Chapter as the Guest Speaker during the Bike-A-Thon Mbuzi (Evening of Fellowship).

The event celebrates the remarkable riders and support team while honouring the enduring legacy of Dr. Geoffrey Griffin, whose vision continues to inspire generations to lead with courage, serve with compassion, and pursue excellence.

At CELSIR, we believe that leadership is measured not only by what we achieve, but by the lives we transform. We are honoured to contribute to conversations that inspire purpose, resilience, integrity, and service to others.

We look forward to engaging with the Old Stareheans, families, friends, and supporters as together we celebrate a legacy that continues to empower communities.

📍 Ndupawa Platinum Hotel, Eldoret
🗓 Tuesday, 4 August 2026
🕕 6:00 PM

See you there!

Justice doesn’t stop at the prison gate. ⚖️On 28 July, CELSIR joined Hon. Justice Anthony Ndung’u, the Judiciary, ODPP, ...
30/07/2026

Justice doesn’t stop at the prison gate. ⚖️

On 28 July, CELSIR joined Hon. Justice Anthony Ndung’u, the Judiciary, ODPP, and justice sector partners inside Eldoret Main Prison for a powerful day of listening, learning, and legal empowerment.

Through our Prison Justice Clinic, we train inmate paralegals, run legal aid clinics, and support sentence review applications—because everyone deserves a fair shot at justice.

When institutions come together for the most vulnerable, real change happens. 💙

Justice must be accessible to all, particularly indigent and vulnerable persons.

Yesterday, CELSIR stood with the Judiciary, ODPP, and fellow justice sector actors at Eldoret Main Prison for a powerful...
30/07/2026

Yesterday, CELSIR stood with the Judiciary, ODPP, and fellow justice sector actors at Eldoret Main Prison for a powerful engagement with inmates.

Justice is not just about courtrooms—it is about showing up for the most vulnerable, even behind prison walls. Through our Prison Justice Clinic, we have seen how legal literacy, trained paralegals, and sentence review applications can transform lives and reunite families.

We are grateful to Hon. Justice Anthony Ndung’u and all partners for engaging with and listening to inmates, understanding their challenges, and reaffirming that rehabilitation and access to justice go hand in hand.

When justice institutions work together, prisons become places of transformation—not just detention.

📰 THIS WEEK IN THE JUSTICE CORRIDORSKey developments1️⃣ Obado Convicted — Justice Cecilia Githua found former Migori Gov...
25/07/2026

📰 THIS WEEK IN THE JUSTICE CORRIDORS

Key developments

1️⃣ Obado Convicted — Justice Cecilia Githua found former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo & Caspal Obiero guilty of murdering Sharon Otieno & her unborn child. 42 witnesses. 21 days remand pending sentencing.

2️⃣ Karim Khan Removed — ICC Assembly of States Parties voted 82-125 to oust Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations.

3️⃣ LSK Court Boycott — Law Society of Kenya shut down court proceedings nationwide on July 22 to protest judicial reforms.

4️⃣ Govt Barred from Hiring Private Lawyers — Nakuru High Court blocked public entities from outsourcing legal services. LSK vows to appeal.

At CELSIR, we watch closely. Justice is not static — it is built, challenged, and reshaped every week.

Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 | Every Person Has the Capacity to RiseToday, CELSIR had the privilege of commemor...
23/07/2026

Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 | Every Person Has the Capacity to Rise

Today, CELSIR had the privilege of commemorating Nelson Mandela International Day with the inmates and prison leadership at Eldoret Main Prison.

Although Mandela Day fell on 18 July, we marked the occasion today through our ongoing commitment to legal empowerment, rehabilitation, and access to justice.

The visit provided an opportunity to conduct our Prison Justice Clinic, engage with prison paralegals, offer legal guidance, and encourage those who continue to pursue justice, personal growth, and transformation while in custody.

Nelson Mandela once reminded the world that:

"It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails."

This truth continues to guide our work.

Every prison visit reminds us that behind every case file is a human being—with hopes, families, regrets, strengths, and the capacity for change. Rehabilitation is not merely about serving a sentence; it is about restoring dignity, expanding opportunity, and preparing individuals for successful reintegration into society.

We remain inspired by the dedication of the prison paralegals who continue to use their legal knowledge to assist fellow inmates in understanding their rights, preparing legal applications, and pursuing lawful remedies. Their work demonstrates that justice can also come from within prison walls.

As CELSIR, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing access to justice, strengthening prison legal empowerment, promoting rehabilitation, supporting sentence review and fair trial rights, and building second chances for those impacted by the criminal justice system.

We sincerely thank the Officer in Charge and the staff of Eldoret Main Prison for their continued partnership and hospitality, and we commend the inmates for their resilience, commitment to learning, and determination to build better futures.

Justice restores hope. Rehabilitation restores dignity. Together, they build second chances.

20/07/2026

📢 CELSIR at the World Coalition Best Practices Workshop 2026 — Montreuil, France

Our Founder & Director, Munyua, recently facilitated a session at the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty's Best Practice Workshop at MUNDO M, Montreuil.

The session — "Gender and Inclusive Sentencing Mitigation" — was part of the "Building on What Works" track, bringing together practitioners and advocates to share what actually moves the needle in justice reform.

Anne joined fellow moderators Duaa Dhainy (ESHOR), Joshua Cooper (AL QST), Tracey Cui (CPR), and Haris Zaki (Justice Project Pakistan) in shaping critical conversations on data collection, gender-responsive sentencing, and regional network-building.

At CELSIR, we know that approximately 90% of capital cases involving women include histories of gender-based violence — yet these realities rarely reach the courtroom. Facilitating this session was an opportunity to push for justice systems that see the whole person, not just the offence.

🔗Read more about our approach: https://www.celsir-africa.org/beyond-the-sentence-why-gender-responsive-mitigation-matters-in-capital-cases/

With World Coalition Against the Death Penalty 🎉Wow, look at this! Certified top fan of the World Coalition Against the ...
20/07/2026

With World Coalition Against the Death Penalty

🎉Wow, look at this! Certified top fan of the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty! 🎉 Every voice matters when it comes to standing up for human dignity and fixing broken systems.

Thank you to the World Coalition for their incredible global leadership. Let's keep pushing for a world rooted in restorative justice and true rehabilitation. 💪✨

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