The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) plans to challenge the government's decision to demolish homes for affordable housing projects, notably in Nairobi's Makongeni Estate. LSK President Faith Odhiambo denounced the demolitions as human rights violations, especially after residents who were promised relocation funds did not receive them.

• The LSK is concerned about the eviction of approximately 40,000 Kenyans from Makongeni Estate.
• LSK President Faith Odhiambo stated the demolitions "offend fundamental principles of law and human rights."
• The LSK cited a Supreme Court ruling requiring evictions to follow globally recognized standards, including written notice and respect for dignity.
• Many residents had received notices to vacate for Ksh150,000 in Relocation Facilitation Funds, but most never received the money.
• Officials from the Makongeni Estate Residents Association, including Chairman Samuel Ngugi, were reportedly arrested for opposing the evictions.

President William Ruto announced plans to relocate Kisii GK Prison, located less than 500 meters from Kisii CBD, to make way for affordable housing projects during a development tour in the Gusii region. He also rallied support for his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and urged the opposition to cooperate for national development.

• Kenya Kwanza administration has allocated Ksh.32 billion for housing development to a region in Kenya’s history.
• The President promised to improve living standards of hostels for students in tertiary education institutions such as Kisii University, Kisii National Polytechnic, TVETs, and KMTC.
• The Nyaribari Masaba Affordable Housing Project in Kisii County was launched in July 2024.

Families in Makongeni face eviction by December 2, 2025, to make way for an affordable housing project, leaving many with nowhere to go. Residents, some of whom have lived there for over 60 years, are appealing for an extension and fair compensation.

• Eviction deadline: December 2, 2025
• Key organization involved: President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza government
• Compensation offered to some: approximately Ksh150,000, considered inadequate by residents under the Railways Staff Retirement Benefit Scheme.