Court Halts Government-Ordered Demolitions in Makongeni, Nairobi - November 2025

The High Court in Kenya has temporarily halted the demolition of houses and structures in the Makongeni area of Nairobi, providing a reprieve for residents facing eviction. The court's decision came after a legal challenge was launched by those affected by the planned demolitions. The affected residents argued that the government did not follow proper procedures for the demolitions it had ordered.