Morris Kaberia is the Legal Education Lead at Justice Defenders and a barrister. His journey is a profound testament to the power of legal empowerment.
A former police officer framed for refusing to share a bribe, Morris was sentenced to death after an eight-year trial without representation. From the despair of death row, he embarked on an audacious quest for justice, studying law from his cell and joining Justice Defenders. In a landmark act of self-liberation, he personally argued his own appeal before the High Court of Kenya and won, securing his acquittal after 13 years of imprisonment.
Now, as Legal Education Lead, Morris designs the very programs that freed him, empowering other incarcerated individuals to become legal advocates. He is not just a survivor; he is a visionary, proving that those closest to injustice can be its most powerful antidotes. His admission to the Kenyan Bar marked a historic triumph of resilience and serves as a beacon of hope for defenseless people everywhere. Morris believes that investment in justice is the foundation of an equitable society. With knowledge, the oppressed can become advocates, the condemned can become champions, and the voiceless can argue before the highest courts. Together, society can balance the scales of justice for everyone.