Welcome to Haki na Sheria Initiative

About Haki na Sheria

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Haki na Sheria Initiative (HSI) was founded in 2010 by a group of Kenyan Somali law students in Garissa County who saw, first-hand, the deep injustice faced by communities in Northern Kenya. What began as a small collective speaking out against systemic discrimination has grown, slowly, and with intention, into an organisation rooted in the pursuit of justice and equity.

Our Objectives

Promoting Legal Identity

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Protecting Land and Resources

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Expanding Acess to Justice

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The power of law in development.​

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How we make impact.

Community outreach and legal aid :

through a network of paralegals who inform the community about their rights and support them in attaining the necessary documents.
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Strategic litigation :

both standalone and in partnership with like- minded organizations, on key issues that require policy or legislative change.
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ADVOCACY :

with government officials at the county and national level, and decision-makers at the international level.
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Research :

on key discriminatory policies against the community for advocacy purposes targeting policy officials and state actors.
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Where we work

Haki na Sheria operates in the northern coastal and northeastern regions of Kenya, with a strong presence in Garissa, Tana River, and Lamu counties. These areas face unique challenges related to access to justice, marginalization, and civic participation.

Our community-based approach allows us to work closely with local populations, address systemic inequalities, and promote human rights in some of the most underserved regions of the country. Through our presence in these counties, we are building bridges between communities and the justice system, empowering people to claim their rights and shape their futures.justice, marginalization, and civic participation.

Tana River County

Garissa County

Lamu County

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lives directly impacted by our advocacy and initiatives

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poor pastoralists in Garissa to acquire birth certificates and National Identity Cards

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people reached through legal awareness