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East African Centre for Law and Justice

Nairobi, Kenya

Human rightsJustice & Legal aidChildren & YouthReligion & Faith
NGOFounded 2010Regional reach
Profile last updated: June 24, 2026

About

Founded in 2010, East African Centre for Law and Justice is a non-governmental organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya working on human rights, justice & legal aid, children & youth +2 more.

The East African Centre for Law and Justice (EACLJ) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya. It works to promote and defend human rights across Kenya and the wider East African Community. Its activities include legal and legislative work, high-impact litigation, lobbying government, civic education for the public and churches, and running the Linda Uhai pro-life campaign. It also partners with organisations such as the Samburu Girls Foundation on rescues, civic education and legal services relating to child marriage and female genital mutilation. The organisation has been operational since 2010 as a locally registered Trust.

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Founded

2010

Organisation type

NGO

Legal form

Trust

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Human rightsJustice & Legal aidChildren & YouthReligion & FaithDemocracy & Civil society

Works for

ChildrenWomen & Girls

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationDirect services

Programmes

Linda Uhai Campaign

Other · Kenya

Pro-life campaign initiated by EACLJ with other like-minded organisations, advocating for the preservation of life from conception to natural end.

Countries of operation

KenyaTanzania

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Samburu Girls Foundation, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, Kenya Christian Professionals Forum, Evangelical Alliance of Kenya

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