The Kisumu Jua Kali Artisans Association plans to appeal a High Court ruling by Justice Samson Okongo that declared the land they occupy for decades as property of the Kenya Railways Corporation.

• The ruling, delivered on November 11, stated the land was never properly acquired before being allocated to the association.
• Advocate James Agri Mwamu, representing the association for eight years, stated the artisans have occupied the land for a very long time, and it is their livelihood.
• David Odanga, Secretary of the Kisumu Centre Jua Kali Artisans Association, insists the land was procedurally allocated in 1994 with a lease issued by late President Daniel arap Moi, and they have paid millions in land rates.
• The association is appealing to President William Ruto to intervene and protect the livelihoods of thousands of families.