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July 2, 2026
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Setback for Govt as Court Rules on Eviction of Nairobi Residents

Setback for Govt as Court Rules on Eviction of Nairobi Residents

The judgment comes as a major relief for thousands of Nairobi residents living on government land, with eyes now on Kenya Railways on whether they will appeal...

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The High Court has dismissed an application by Kenya Railways to evict residents from its land in Muthurwa Estate, Nairobi. The court ruled that Kenya Railways must comply with previous court orders regarding forced evictions and the right to adequate housing before any eviction can proceed.

  • The ruling stems from a 2013 judgment outlining strict conditions for evictions, including that they should not occur at night, during bad weather, or before school exams.
  • The key parties involved are Kenya Railways and the residents of Muthurwa Estate.
  • Justice Lawrence Mugambi stated that Kenya Railways failed to demonstrate compliance with directives issued over a decade ago, emphasizing that partial implementation of court orders is impermissible.

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