Judgment delayed again in PEV sexual violence appeal case
The victims, who had been informed earlier on Friday that the judgment would be delivered, were later notified of the postponement, marking another painful setback in their long search for justice.
Victims and survivors of the 2007-08 post-election violence were left disappointed once again after the Court of Appeal delayed the delivery of judgment in Appeal Case E645 of 2021.
The victims, who had been informed earlier on Friday that the judgment would be delivered, were later notified of the postponement, marking another painful setback in their long search for justice.
The latest delay follows a previous postponement by the Court of Appeal on 11 April 2025.
Collectively, the victims have spent more than 12 years navigating the court system, seeking accountability for acts of sexual violence committed during the post-election period.
For the survivors, who have endured over 17 years without closure, today's developments have deepened the sense of frustration and betrayal.
Many are now calling for greater scrutiny of the judiciary’s handling of cases involving gross human rights violations.
Advocates and victims' groups have appealed to the media and the Kenyan public to remain vigilant and to demand that justice for survivors remains a national priority.
They have warned that without consistent pressure, victims risk being forgotten amid political negotiations and shifting national interests.
The survivors continue to wait, hoping that justice, though delayed, will not be denied.