ICJ-Kenya: NAIROBI, Kenya – The Africa Litigation Surgery Conference kicked off in earnest with delegates from across the continent converging in Kenya’s capital Nairobi.

Under the theme, pushing back against authoritarian regimes, the conference provides a unique and enlightening experience on how Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be used to resist and counteract authoritarian regimes across the continent.

ICJ Kenya chairperson Protas Saende, who officially opened the conference noted that the convergence was an inspiring gathering of thought leaders, activists, and legal experts dedicated to pushing back against authoritarianism.

“We have assembled an esteemed panel of expert jurists from across Africa, making this three-day event exceptional. The delegates in this room represent all facets of the legal and human rights space, from academia to legal practice and civil society,” said Saende who further said,”We are privileged to have with us legal titans who have been challenging authoritarian regimes for decades, both in the streets and the courtroom. I hope this conference acts as a teaching and learning space where we can learn from each other, encourage one another, and form a spirit of camaraderie and friendship beyond borders.”

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