SOLIDARITY STATEMENT ON THE SUDDEN DEMISE OF VETERAN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER IBRAHIM OGETO

Defenders Coalition is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the sudden demise of comrade and veteran human rights defender Ibrahim Ogeto after a short illness. We join the human rights defenders fraternity in Nakuru to mourn the loss of a selfless comrade who dedicated his life to serving his community and has been at the frontline in championing human rights in Nakuru County

Mr. Ogeto was the coordinator of the Nakuru Paralegal Network and a member of the Alternative Justice System working Group in Nakuru County at the time of his demise. He successfully championed for growth of alternative justice systems justice initiatives in Nakuru County. Mr.Ogeto was the chairman of the Bondeni Community Policing Committee where he worked closely with various actors to ensure the community has access to justice. Defenders Coalition conveys solidarity, thoughts, and prayers to the family, friends, and human rights defenders community in Kenya as we mourn our Brother. May Comrade Ibrahim Ogeto’s Soul Rest in eternal peace.