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Farewell to Dr. Anne Merriman | 13 May 1935 – 18 May 2025

In loving memory of Dr. Anne Merriman—trustee, mentor, and the heart behind so much of who we are.

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The Sunday Times – The story of the Londoner bringing justice to East Africa

Justice Defenders enlists lawyers, prison officers, judges and British universities to provide legal training to inmates — some barely educated — so they can become their own advocates.

Tuko – Kamiti Prison: 10 inmates graduate with law degrees

At least 17 inmates, police officers and former convicts graduated from the Kamiti Maximum Prison in Nairobi with law degrees from the University of London on Thursday, October 31.

Forbes – Our world becomes rich when we don't write people off

In this Q&A, McLean talks about the project’s work, the loneliness of leadership and what we can learn from those living in poverty.

CNN – How Kenya replaced the 'baton with the pen' and transformed prisoners' lives

When Peter Ouko was sentenced to death for murder 20 years ago, he was sent to Kenya's Kamiti maximum security prison, notorious for being one of the worst jails in the world.

BBC – Susan Kigula's death row to victory story

Susan Kigula was convicted of murdering her partner and sentenced to death, no-one could have imagined that she would study law and free not only herself but hundreds of others from death row.

A Day to Celebrate: International Women’s Day at Luzira Women’s Prison - Uganda

15th March 2019 will always remain a day to remember for the inmates of Luzira Women’s Prison as they had time to sing, dance, take part in sports and drama, all commemorating International Women’s Day 2019

Commonwealth Day 2019: Our Connection

The theme for 2019 is ‘’, which offers opportunities for individuals and organisations across the world to connect and work together.

International Women’s Day 2019

A call to action for the women and girls around the world who still experience inequality and injustice.

Our Students - A Force for Change

"I thank God. I actually don't have enough words to thank my tutors," Isaac Ndegwa LLB student. [Kenya]

Winners of the Google Impact Challenge Kenya

“We are changemakers. We are ordinary radicals. We are game changers. We are the African Prisons Project” Sheila Waruhiu.

What Happens After a Prisoner is Released?

"A few weeks ago, I went to receive Morris Kaberia, who was being released from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, Nairobi…”

Youth Centre Opening Celebrated With Thanks

“This is what I have been waiting for since 2005. At last I have somewhere to go!” These were the grateful words spoken by Jessica, a young female resident of Luzira Prison Complex, Kampala.

Mandela International Day 2018

Nelson Mandela once said, "no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails."

Access to Justice in A "Peculiar Environment"

“Our hope is in you … APP has set a precedent in prison by piloting a prison-based Legal Aid clinic...”

Maryanne Mutembei

Maryanne works as an Officer in Charge at Thika Women's Prison. Last year she visited the UK on our Secondment Programme which helps senior criminal justice personnel observe UK prison management systems.

Pascal Kakuru

Pascal began studying law whilst on death row. He became APP’s first student to receive a Law Degree (LLB) from the University of London in September 2017 and is continuing to study for his Masters (LLM).

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Farewell to Dr. Anne Merriman | 13 May 1935 – 18 May 2025

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