Kenya Mourns Death of Human Rights Leader.
Roseline Odede was a respected leader in Kenya who worked hard to protect people's rights. She died on Friday after a short illness, which is a big loss for the country.
Ms. Odede led the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and helped establish the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which ensures that the police treat people fairly.
IPOA said Ms. Odede was very special. She knew a lot about human rights and justice, and she wanted the police to do the right thing. Her work made Kenya a better place.
"We will miss her very much," IPOA said. "She believed that all Kenyans have rights. She served Kenya with all her heart."
Ms. Odede was a lawyer for over 30 years. She fought for people who needed help. The government gave her a special award for this important work.
Ms. Odede attended school in South Africa, received a Master of Laws degree, and was a leader in many law groups.
Kenya is very sad that Ms. Odede died. But her hard work will always be remembered. She showed that one person can make a big difference.
"We are thinking of her family and friends," IPOA said. "May she rest in peace."
Roseline Odede was a respected leader in Kenya who worked hard to protect people's rights. She died on Friday after a short illness, which is a big loss for the country.
Ms. Odede led the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and helped establish the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which ensures that the police treat people fairly.
IPOA said Ms. Odede was very special. She knew a lot about human rights and justice, and she wanted the police to do the right thing. Her work made Kenya a better place.
"We will miss her very much," IPOA said. "She believed that all Kenyans have rights. She served Kenya with all her heart."
Ms. Odede was a lawyer for over 30 years. She fought for people who needed help. The government gave her a special award for this important work.
Ms. Odede attended school in South Africa, received a Master of Laws degree, and was a leader in many law groups.
Kenya is very sad that Ms. Odede died. But her hard work will always be remembered. She showed that one person can make a big difference.
"We are thinking of her family and friends," IPOA said. "May she rest in peace."
