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Haki na Sheria Initiative is a grassroots human rights organisation working in northern Kenya. We combine community-based legal aid, applied research, strategic litigation, and policy advocacy to secure enforceable rights and lasting justice for marginalised communities.

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Haki na Sheria Initiative

Who Are We?

Haki na Sheria Initiative was founded in 2010 by a team of Somali-Kenyan law students in Garissa County who had experienced, 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.

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Our Core Objectives

Haki na Sheria Initiative works to turn rights into lasting outcomes by linking community legal support with litigation and policy reform. Learn more about our programmes below.

Promoting Legal Identity

We empower communities by facilitating access to vital legal documents, including birth certificates and national IDs. By securing these fundamentals, we ensure that every individual is recognised by the state and can exercise their full rights as citizens.

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Protecting Land and Resources

We advocate for the land rights of pastoralist communities in the border regions. Through legal education, legal aid, and policy advocacy, we help families secure their ancestral lands and sustainably manage the natural resources essential to their livelihoods.

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Expanding Access to Justice

We bridge the gap between vulnerable populations and the legal system. From providing pro bono legal aid to strengthening community-based justice mechanisms, we ensure that the law serves as a shield for the marginalised, not a barrier.

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Advancing Human Rights and Equality

We challenge systemic discrimination and marginalisation through strategic litigation and policy reform. By monitoring human rights violations and advocating for inclusive governance, we work to ensure that every person, regardless of their background, is treated with dignity and fairness.

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Latest Articles

Stay informed with our latest legal updates, research, and advocacy work

Publication Refugee Rights

Blog Series on the Shirika Plan: Part II Does the Shirika Plan mark a break in refugee management models?

In Part II of this series, we examine Kenya’s previous efforts — particularly the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement Plan (KISP) — and assess whether the Shirika Plan represents a meaningful departure from past approaches or a repackaging of familiar ideas.

Jan 16, 2026 Read More

Publication Refugee Rights

Blog Series on the Shirika Plan: PART I The Origins and Promises of the Shirika Plan.

On March 28, 2025, President William Ruto launched the Shirika Plan at State House, Nairobi, describing it as a “homegrown solution” to the complex challenges posed by long-term displacement in Kenya.

Jan 16, 2026 Read More

Publication litigation

Court Victory Marks a Major Milestone for Refugee Rights in Kenya

The Garissa High Court has delivered a historic victory for refugee families in Kenya, affirming citizenship by birth and ordering long-overdue reforms to discriminatory laws.

Jan 16, 2026 Read More

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Our Impact

Haki na Sheria works in Garissa, Tana River, and Lamu Counties. These areas face unique challenges related to access to justice, marginalisation, and civic participation.

12741+

lives directly impacted by our advocacy and initiatives

10000+

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

30000+

people reached through legal awareness

Our Partners

Strategic partnerships in Northern Kenya and beyond that support Haki na Sheria's human rights, paralegal, and advocacy programs, strengthening community access to justice.

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Legal Documents are Fundamental to Socio-economic Inclusion

Haki na Sheria Initiative

Who Are We?

Our Core Objectives

Promoting Legal Identity

Protecting Land and Resources

Expanding Access to Justice

Advancing Human Rights and Equality

Latest Articles

Blog Series on the Shirika Plan: Part II Does the Shirika Plan mark a break in refugee management models?

Blog Series on the Shirika Plan: PART I The Origins and Promises of the Shirika Plan.

Court Victory Marks a Major Milestone for Refugee Rights in Kenya

Our Impact

Our Partners