Kenya
Leigh Day & Co has represented Kenyans in cases against the British Army involving uncleared bombs and alleged rape.
Over the past couple of years we have been instructed by thousands of Kenyan citizens to pursue legal actions against the British government on their behalf.
Kenya was a former British colony which gained independence in 1963. The run-up to independence was bloody and unfortunately it appears that Britain’s legacy is one of torture, rape and a disregard for the people independence left behind.
News
Kenyan Government should pay victims of British colonial torture – claims British Government-
British Government applies to strike out claims of Kenyan victims of British Colonial torture on grounds of “state succession”
Mau Mau claims issued on 23rd June 2009-
On 23rd June 2009, Leigh Day issued a claim for compensation for torture against the British Government on behalf of five Kenyan clients.
Leigh Day launches Mau Mau claim-
Five Kenyans will submit a test claim in the High Court on 23 June
Tribesman compensated for loss of arm and the sight in one eye-
A Kenyan tribesman who lost his left forearm and the sight in his left eye when a piece of live ammunition exploded, received enough compensation to build a house for himself and to set up his own taxi business.
Masai Bomb Victims-
Hundreds of Kenyans, including children, have been killed or seriously injured by unexploded bombs left on practice ranges by the British Army.
Martyn Day calls for a full inquiry into rape allegations-
Amidst reports from Kenya that some police records may be forged but that most of the rape allegations could be true, the women's lawyer calls for a public inquiry.
