Service Mapping
Legal Aid Organizations
Organizations providing free or low-cost legal aid for GBV survivors in Kenya — from first legal advice through court representation.
Directory
Organizations
Contact details correct at time of writing — verify before referral as numbers and websites are updated periodically.
FIDA Kenya
FreeFederation of Women Lawyers — free legal aid for women with a focus on GBV, family law, and rights violations.
Kituo Cha Sheria
FreeLeading legal aid organization offering free services across GBV, land, labour, refugee, and criminal law.
Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and partner towns
kituochasheria.or.keNational Legal Aid Service (NLAS)
FreeGovernment-funded legal aid service providing free legal assistance to persons who cannot afford private lawyers.
Countrywide (government service centres)
justice.go.keCentre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW)
FreeRights education and GBV-focused legal aid for women and girls, with strong community outreach.
Nairobi, Kisumu, western Kenya
creaw.or.keLegal Aid Centre of Eldoret (LACE)
FreeFree legal aid for vulnerable people in the Rift Valley region including GBV survivors and indigent accused.
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Trans Nzoia
laceeldoret.orgHaki Centre
FreeLegal aid and advocacy for workers, refugees, and GBV survivors in Nairobi.
Nairobi
hakicentre.orgInternational Justice Mission (IJM) Kenya
Supports GBV prosecution — works alongside survivors and justice system actors to strengthen criminal cases.
Nairobi, Kisumu, western Kenya
ijm.org/kenyaLaw Society of Kenya (LSK) Pro Bono
FreePro bono legal services matched to survivors through LSK member advocates — contact LSK to request referral.
Countrywide
lsk.or.keWhat to confirm before referral
- Confirm geographic coverage — some organizations are county-specific and cannot take cases outside their area.
- Ask about capacity and intake wait times — urgent cases may need the 24/7 GBV hotline (1195) or GVRC first.
- Clarify documentation needs for first legal review — police report, medical records, ID, and case summary are commonly requested.
- Confirm whether the organization handles the specific type of case — some focus on criminal GBV, others on family law or civil claims.
What survivors can expect from legal aid
- Free organizations cannot always guarantee court representation — they may provide advice, referral, and accompaniment.
- Legal processes in Kenya take time — realistic timelines should be set at the first meeting.
- Survivors have the right to ask what statute applies, what charges are likely, and what the realistic outcome range is.
- If compensation is being pursued, ask the legal aid lawyer about the Victim Protection Act 2014 and Protection Against Domestic Violence Act provisions.