[PHOTOS] Pomp and color as Kituo Cha Sheria marks 50th anniversary

Mbogoh outlined the center's strategic plan for the next five to ten years.

In Summary

•The centre also plans to focus innovation and technology.

•The office of the Chief Justice was also presented, with Chief Magistrate Wendy Micheni delivering the congratulations sent by CJ Martha Koome.

Kituo Cha Sheria members celebrate 50th Anniversary at the Head Offices at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023.
Kituo Cha Sheria members celebrate 50th Anniversary at the Head Offices at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023.
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Legal Advice Centre Kituo Cha Sheria on Friday marked its Golden Jubilee anniversary, in an event marked with colors and cakes.

Lead by Kituo's Executive Director Annette Mbogoh, both present members, alumni and stakeholders met to reminisce the last 50 years.

Expressing confidence and hope that Kituo will stand firm for the next 50 years, outlined the center's strategic plan for the next five to ten years.

These include championing for climate justice, land labour and housing, organisational capacity building which will focus on transforming the center and strengthening its communication.

The centre also plans to focus innovation and technology.

The office of the Chief Justice was also presented, with Milimani Chief Magistrate Wendy Micheni delivering the congratulations sent by CJ Martha Koome.

Koome noted that Kituo has been a valued member in the justice sector.

President of the Law Society of Kenya Eric Theuri receives a gift during 50th Anniversary of Kituo Cha Sheria at the Head Office at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023
President of the Law Society of Kenya Eric Theuri receives a gift during 50th Anniversary of Kituo Cha Sheria at the Head Office at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Kituo Cha Sheria marks 50th Anniversary at the Head Office at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023
Kituo Cha Sheria marks 50th Anniversary at the Head Office at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Kituo Cha Sheria Executive Director Annette Mbogoh leads in cutting a cake as they celebrate the centre's 50th Anniversary at the Head Office at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023
Kituo Cha Sheria Executive Director Annette Mbogoh leads in cutting a cake as they celebrate the centre's 50th Anniversary at the Head Office at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Veteran Lawyer John Khaminwa during Kituo Cha Sheria's 50th Anniversary at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023.
Veteran Lawyer John Khaminwa during Kituo Cha Sheria's 50th Anniversary at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Dance and music as Kitu Cha Sheria marks Golden Jubilee on October 27, 2023
Dance and music as Kitu Cha Sheria marks Golden Jubilee on October 27, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Veteran Lawyer John Khaminwa receives a gift from Chief Magistrate Wendy Micheni during the 50th Anniversary at Kituo Cha Sheria Head offices at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023.
Veteran Lawyer John Khaminwa receives a gift from Chief Magistrate Wendy Micheni during the 50th Anniversary at Kituo Cha Sheria Head offices at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

The office of the Attorney General celebrated the centre for the work it is doing in opening up refugee justice centres where people are armed with legal knowledge to help them in their daily lives.

Also in attendance was President of the Law Society of Kenya and Veteran Lawyer John Khaminwa.

Khaminwa urged stakeholders to help advance the center's goal.

"Kituo Cha Sheria stands for a noble cause. Let us support Kituo," he said.

LSK President Eric Theuri during the Golden Jubilee celebration at Ole Dume Road on October 27, 2023
LSK President Eric Theuri during the Golden Jubilee celebration at Ole Dume Road on October 27, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Kituo Cha Sheria Executive Director Annette Mbogoh during the Golden Jubilee celebration at Ole Dume Road on October 27, 2023
Kituo Cha Sheria Executive Director Annette Mbogoh during the Golden Jubilee celebration at Ole Dume Road on October 27, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Law lecturer at Mount Kenya University, Parklands Branch Ferd Moyomba enjoying the moment during Kituo Cha Sheria's Golden Jubilee on October 27, 2023
Law lecturer at Mount Kenya University, Parklands Branch Ferd Moyomba enjoying the moment during Kituo Cha Sheria's Golden Jubilee on October 27, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Kituo Cha Sheria Executive Director Annette Mbogoh leads in cutting a cake as they celebrate the centre's 50th Anniversary at the Head Office at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023
Kituo Cha Sheria Executive Director Annette Mbogoh leads in cutting a cake as they celebrate the centre's 50th Anniversary at the Head Office at Ole Dume Road, Nairobi on October 27, 2023
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
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