Welcome to Nubian Rights Forum

The program began in 2007 up to 2011 after the post-election violence with the theme “SAY NO TO POLITICALLY MOTIVATED VIOLENCE” under African Human Rights Education Program (AHREP). It was funded by DFID through Amnesty International Kenya and the implementation partners

Birth registration and registration of persons in general hugely affect children as they get affected when their parents lack registration documents as it makes the child not able to apply for registration documents and this can render them stateless. read more…

Our Programs

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Outreach Program

Many of our clients have busy work schedules, and negative encounters with authorities have led to widespread apprehension of contact with the government within the community. Nubian Rights Forum paralegals visit homes of clients to encourage members of the community to apply for their identity documentation in a timely manner, and also to follow up on application processes for identification documents that have already begun.Read More »
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Radio Program

Paralegals from the Nubian Rights Forum convene every week on Wednesdays mornings and Saturdays afternoons to host the Uhaki show broadcasted on Pamoja FM and discuss current social and legislative developments related to identification. Our paralegals take turns hosting these radio shows, speaking directly to the community in Kibera about issues relevant to the residents in a personable manner, and providing analysis on how events impact the Nubian community.Read More »
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Citizenship Paralegals

Citizenship paralegals assist community members in acquiring necessary identification documents and conduct various forms of outreachRead More »
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School Program

Nubian Rights Forum holds annual competitions for primary and secondary school students to encourage students to gain familiarity with the constitution and their legal rights as citizens. Prior to these competitions, NRF paralegals conduct training sessions for the students, going through relevant sections of the Constitution and select pieces of legislation. This program also serves to strengthen the ties between NRF and the community, facilitating other programs of NRF. Read More »

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