Coast-based human rights group Muslim for Human Rights (Muhuri) on Monday camped at the Mombasa High Court over a defamation case.
In 2015 the organization was 'wrongfully' gazetted as a terrorism sympathiser by the government which was followed by a series of what the organisation says 'illegal' actions including freezing of its accounts, 'vandalising' its offices and 'harassing' its staff among others.
"We are in court seeking to vindicate our name against these outrageous accusations that were baseless and without any evidence," Muhuri said in an update.
In Monday's hearing, human rights activist, Maina Kiai testified in support of the organisation.
Senior counsel Siaya Senator James Orengo was in court representing Muhuri.
Meanwhile, the organisation has hailed a Shanzu court following a landmark ruling last week, Thursday.
For over two years, Muhurui has pursued a defilement case against a 51-year-old man who repeatedly defiled a minor girl impregnating her in the process.
The man was on Thursday to 30 years in prison for repeatedly defiling and impregnating a minor by Shanzu Senior Principal Magistrate sentenced Ngoloma Kakenyi Mulinge to 30 years in prison for repeatedly defiling and impregnating a 12-year-old girl, Standard Four pupil in 2016.
The minor now lives in a rescue centre where she has been receiving psycho-social support to deal with the heinous acts that were done to her.
"As human rights defenders keen on protection of children's rights and the rights of vulnerable members of our community, we hail this judgment and congratulate the bold statement by the court in protecting the rights of minors and sending out a strong message against impunity and pedophiles. Our children must be protected at all times!" said Muhuri in an update on Monday.
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