Janice Muchemi is a human‑rights lawyer who has built a reputation for defending victims of police brutality, gender‑based violence, and other injustices.
As an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, she works with the International Justice Mission (IJM) Kenya, where she represents survivors of brutality and pushes for accountability within the justice system.
Beyond the courtroom, Muchemi also works actively on policy reform and advocacy in a bid to change practices within the criminal justice system so that it protects all Kenyans.
In 2025, her impact was recognised globally when she was awarded the Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award, a prestigious honour given by the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland.
The award recognised her efforts to defend victims of injustices in Kenya.
Muchemi also advocates for trauma‑informed lawyering, ensuring that survivors are treated with dignity and psychological care throughout legal processes.