Transitional justice: a case study of Kenya's Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission

Abstract

There has been a remarkable increase in the number and type of truth commissions being created globally. This study examines the Kenyan Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC). This study aims to answer the question? How does the TJRC work? What the TJRC achieve during its preparatory phase? And what are the principal activities. The TJRC was established under section 3(1) of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Act No.6 of2008 with the objective of promoting peace, justice, national unity, healing, reconciliation and dignity among the people of Kenya. It is mandated to inquire into and investigate historical injustices and gross human rights violations, including violation of socio-economic rights that occurred between 12 December 1963 and 28 February 2008. The study applied Peace Building Theory.