International Criminal Law · Analysis and Cases

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Situation in the Republic of Kenya



Situation Sheet · ICC

Situation in Kenya

Jurisdiction

Rome Statute State Party · 15 May 2005
Initiation Proprio motu · November 2009
Opening of investigation 31 March 2010
Status Investigation · Closed · 27 November 2023

Context

Crimes against humanity committed in the context of post-election violence in Kenya in 2007/2008.

Cases

The Prosecutor v. Mohamed Hussein Ali Closed · Charges Declined
The Prosecutor v. Walter Osapiri Barasa Pre-Trial · At Large
The Prosecutor v. Philip Kipkoech Bett Pre-Trial · At Large
The Prosecutor v. Paul Gicheru Closed · Deceased
The Prosecutor v. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta Closed · Charges Withdrawn
The Prosecutor v. Francis Krimi Muthaura Closed · Charges Withdrawn
The Prosecutor v. Henry Kiprono Kosgey Closed · Charges Declined
The Prosecutor v. William Samoei Ruto and Joshua Arap Sang Closed · Charges Withdrawn

Key Documents

Referral Request for authorisation of an investigation (2009)
Authorization of investigation Decision on the authorisation of an investigation (2010)
Closure of investigation Statement of the Prosecutor on the Conclusion of the Investigation in Kenya (2022)
ICC case page Official ICC page — Situation in Kenya