Govt Relocates Kisii Prison and Evicts Makongeni Residents for Affordable Housing Projects - November 2025

President William Ruto announced plans to relocate Kisii GK Prison to make way for affordable housing projects during a development tour in the Gusii region. In Nairobi's Makongeni Estate, families face eviction by December 2, 2025, to clear land for a similar affordable housing project. Some residents have lived in Makongeni for over 60 years and are now appealing for an extension and fair compensation. Following the demolitions, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) plans to challenge the government's decision. LSK President Faith Odhiambo denounced the demolitions as human rights violations, highlighting that residents who were promised relocation funds did not receive them.

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LSK Offers Hope for Thousands Evicted in Makongeni Estate

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.