Big win to the Residents of Mukuru Kwa Ruben, Mathare, Kwa Kairu,and Kiamaiko who were forcibly evicted from their homes after the Government accused them of building on riparian land as the High Court orders government to compensate them.
It was the court’s ruling that the evicted residents were entitled to fair and just compensation for the loss of their property.
The residents had challenged the government’s decision to evict them without providing alternative shelter.
According to Justice Mogeni, the government was aware of the settlements but chose to forcibly evict the residents in an inhumane manner.
The Judge emphasized that the government has a duty to treat citizens with respect and dignity.
The Court concluded that, while Kenya does not have a formal eviction statute, it is a signatory to international treaties governing humane evictions.
The court ordered general damages for the petitioners, which will be assessed by a combined team of evictees and government representatives within 120 days of the ruling, but no later than April 2025.
The court further ordered that compensation payments be made within 60 days after the finalization of the assessment, with a report on the payments filed in court at the conclusion of this period.
