LSK Offers Hope for Thousands Evicted in Makongeni Estate
Makongeni Estate, home to about 40,000 Kenyans, had been earmarked for an affordable housing project, with residents issued notices to vacate pending payment of Relocation Facilitation Funds...
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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.
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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.
