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Lawyer Mbugua Mureithi scoops Jurist of the Year Award

The 2014 Jurist of the Year Award has been given to human rights lawyer Mbugua Mureithi for his role in promoting human rights and defence of people suspected of involvement in terrorism.

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) recognised the lawyer for his pioneering work in defending human rights and especially in handling sensitive terrorist cases, some involving people suspected of being senior terrorist leaders.

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