Haki na Sheria Initiative (HSI) is a local NGO dedicated to ending the discrimination and promoting the rights of marginalized communities in Northern Kenya.
Oct 3, 2019 • 153 tweets • 76 min read
We are back in the court for the afternoon hearing in #NIIMS - follow us @NubianRights and @thekhrc for updates
@NubianRights@thekhrc ICT Ministry PS Jerome Ochieng takes the stand for re-examination. He is being re-examined by Dr Nyaudi, counsel for the 4th respondent
Oct 3, 2019 • 153 tweets • 52 min read
The 6th and last day of tjr #NIIMS hearing has started - follow us @NubianRights and @thekhrc for live updates
Respondents call their witness PS Jerome Ochieng and he is sworn in
Oct 2, 2019 • 85 tweets • 16 min read
The court has returned for the afternoon session on #NIIMS
PS Interior Kibicho will be re-examined. Follow us for live tweets
Counsel says re-examination will take 1-1.5 hours. The Court releases Jerome Ochieng for the day and he will be cross-examined tomorrow
Oct 2, 2019 • 120 tweets • 53 min read
The Judges have arrived and Day 5 of the #NIIMS hearing is commencing with appearances - follow us here for live updates #HudumaNamba
Respondents say that they would like to start with Dr Karanja Kibicho's evidence, as he has to travel this evening. After that Ms Ochieng PS ICT is due to testify
Sep 26, 2019 • 107 tweets • 55 min read
The afternoon session of the #NIIMS hearing has started - follow us for live updates on this hearing on your #HudumaNamba
The government expert witness Mr Omwenga is re-taking the stand for re-examination by the respondent. Counsel for 2nd & 3rd petitioner begins with questions
"Was your blood sample taken when you registered for #HudumaNamba?" - "no it was not"
Sep 26, 2019 • 81 tweets • 54 min read
The court is now in session - follow us for live tweets as @yussufugas continues his cross examination of the government expert witness #NIIMS#HudumaNamba@yussufugas Respondent confirms that the remaining three #GOK witnesses will be available on 2nd and 3rd. Mr Kibicho hopes to testify on the 2nd.
Sep 25, 2019 • 112 tweets • 11 min read
"justice should not be delayed" "the purposes of this constitution should be protected." Court gave respondents directions as to the hearing. They expected respondents to issue their witnesses.
"given the imperatives of substantive justice.. we have decided to exercise our discretion in respondents' favor" This would be the last opportunity for the respondents. The 2nd of 3rd of October is set to receive the remaining witnesses.
