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Ensure fairness during trial of GBV victims accused of murder

Kenya is among African countries that still retain the death penalty. It is categorised as abolitionists de facto, having not carried out executions in over 30 years. The last person was executed in 1987 in the country. Courts continue to sentence persons charged with capital offenses to death.

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