16 March 2020

Nairobi, Kenya

Climb For Justice second hike in 2020 held, other campaign activities suspended due to covid-19

The second activity of Phase II of Climb for Justice Campaign got underway on 14 March 2020 in Eburru Forest in Nakuru County.

Bracing the scorching sun, twenty-one Kenyans hiked a 21 kilometer trail path of the scenic Eburru Forest which led to a spectacular summit in the form of a waterfall!

The twenty-one hikers bring the number to 444 – the total number of climbers that have so far participated in the initiative directly through regular hiking.

The campaign which was launched in August 2019 aims to not only raise funds for setting up a centre for human rights defenders in Kenya but also celebrate human rights and social justice champions on the frontline doing the work of defending human rights in Kenya and beyond.

The facility will offer services such as safety, security, training, research and general wellness to human rights defenders and civil society groups.

The initiative by Defenders Coalition aims to give Kenyans and friends of Kenya an opportunity to lend a hand in championing for human rights and social justice.

The initiative has so far raised 10 Million out of its target of 50 Million shillings.

The critical aspect of the campaign this year is to raise a deficit of Kshs. 40 Million that it had fallen short in 2019 after mobilizing funds up to a tune of Kshs. 10 Million from local philanthropy.

Speaking during the hike, Defenders Coalition’s Executive Director Mr. Kamau Ngugi appealed for Kenyans and friends of Kenya to join hands and contribute towards the initiative.

“This second phase will attempt to raise the deficit of the Kshs. 50 Million target through local philanthropy. We appeal to Kenyans to contribute to the cause because the dream is about a just society for all Kenyans,” adds Mr Ngugi.

The first phase of the activities culminated to summiting of Lenana Peak on Mount Kenya on Jamhuri Day, with 28 climbers making it to 4985 meters above sea level.

The second phase aims to expand the campaign to East Africa and purposes to be culminated by summiting the tallest mountain in Africa- Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania- later in the year.

The campaign activities have been suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic and will resume once the Government of Kenya lifts its measures aimed at containing the pandemic or gives members of the public a green light on the conduct of social activities and public gatherings.

You can support #ClimbForJustice Campaign through sending donations via

Mpesa Paybill Number: 810896

Account: Your name

NCBA Bank Account Number: 1001188727

Account Name: National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders – Kenya.