High Court Blocks Kenya Railways’ Bid to Evict Muthurwa Estate Residents
The court ruled that although Kenya Railways remains the legitimate owner of the property, any attempt to remove residents must strictly comply with constitutional protections on housing and human dignity...
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The High Court has blocked Kenya Railways' attempt to evict residents from Nairobi's Muthurwa Estate, ruling that the corporation failed to meet constitutional requirements for forced evictions.
- The court emphasized that evictions must comply with constitutional protections on housing and human dignity.
- Key parties involved include Kenya Railways and the residents of Muthurwa Estate, some of whom have lived there for decades.
- Previous court orders from August 26, 2013, outlined specific conditions for lawful evictions, which have not been fully met.
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High Court Blocks Kenya Railways Bid to Evict Muthurwa Residents - July 2026
The High Court has blocked Kenya Railways' attempt to evict residents from Nairobi's Muthurwa Estate, ruling that the corporation failed to meet constitutional requirements for forced evictions. The court dismissed an application by Kenya Railways to evict residents from its land in Muthurwa Estate, ruling that Kenya Railways must comply with previous court orders regarding forced evictions and the right to adequate housing before any eviction can proceed. Separately, Kenya's High Court declared key provisions of the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2025 unconstitutional, striking down sections that would have granted the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee powers to block websites and created the offense of cyber harassment.
