Pheroze Nowrojee Memorial

This account, @PherozeLegacy, honours the life and ideals of SC Pheroze Nowrojee—a fearless lawyer, principled dissenter, and lifelong defender of human rights and the rule of law. His legacy lives on for those who believe justice is worth fighting for. #CelebratingPheroze

.@gina_din: “Pheroze was not defined by title or trend. He was defined by consistency. He defended detainees when others stayed silent. He took on the hard cases. He challenged detention without trial.” standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/articl… #CelebratingPheroze

1. At the @PherozeLegacy cerebration, we were reminded that it is hope that drives the momentum for revolutionary change. In seasons where despair and disollusionment are the instinctive response to what's happening, we take our eyes off the prize youtu.be/Jv3JVUdotvY?si…

The law is a slow process. We must keep our goal in mind and continue preserving. #CelebratingPheroze

Pheroze reminds us that, for despots, the tactics never change. #CelebratingPheroze

A lawyer’s responsibility is to stand for justice, even when it challenges those in power. #CelebratingPheroze

Pheroze’s and his family’s house became a refuge for children of political prisoners targeted by the government in the 1990s. Learn more about his legacy. nation.africa/kenya/news/cel… #CelebratingPheroze

Lawyers have a solemn duty to uphold the constitution and the rule of law, boldly and without fear. This is their highest calling. #CelebratingPheroze

.@MarthaKarua: What legacy, then, does this gentle titan leave us? First, an unshakable faith that the rule of law is not an abstraction, but a daily discipline. nation.africa/kenya/blogs-op… #CelebratingPheroze

With Prof. Chidi Odinkalu @ChidiOdinkalu, Justice Kathurima M'Inoti, and Waikwa Wainyoike @waikwawanyoike during the Memorial and Tribute Session of Pheroze Nowrojee SC @PherozeLegacy yesterday evening at the National Museum

.@waikwawanyoike: In legal practice, and especially in strategic and public interest litigation, there are endless moments that specifically beg for musical or poetic therapy. I owe my sanity in many such moments to Pheroze . theelephant.info/reflections/20… #CelebratingPheroze

I will remember Senior Counsel Phoroze Nowrojee for this. Rest in power, @PherozeLegacy. #CelebratingPheroze

A great occassion today at the National Museum auditorium, as we condoled with his family, and celebrated the life of Pheroz. A reminder of democratic struggles of the past and the need to continue to defend rights in the present. In the footsteps of Pheroz, may we all follow.

Abdul Noormohamed reads Pheroze's poem #celebratingpheroze @PherozeLegacy

Maya Angelou 1987 poem “When Great Trees Fall” for James Baldwin read by @JoyceNyairo for @PherozeLegacy When great trees fall, rocks on distant hills shudder, lions hunker down in tall grasses, and even elephants lumber after safety. When great trees fall in forests,…

#CelebratingPheroze who was more than a brilliant lawyer; he was the conscience of our country in its darkest hours. He stood against oppression when it was neither popular nor safe. He defended the truth when it was most vulnerable and lived out honor, humility, and courage.

1. What powerful tributes as Kemyans celebrate the life, legacy and lessons of @NowrojeePheroze In the midst of the discombobulation characterizing Kenya, clarity, purpose & leadership shines through @PherozeLegacy

Watch #CelebratingPheroze memorial event.

Pheroze’s spirit hovers over Gen Z, telling them to focus —Josephine Kamau #CelebratingPheroze

Pheroze was instrumental in documenting, preserving, and elevating the history of the Asian community here in Kenya—Nazim Mitha #CelebratingPheroze

Silence is betrayal. Pheroze said we cannot afford to be silent and muzzled. He has left a guide for us to follow – Brian Mathenge #CelebratingPheroze