Gov’t Ordered By High Court To Compensate Mathare, Mukuru Residents After Forced Evictions
The High Court has ordered the government to compensate residents of Mathare, Gwa Kairu, Mukuru Kwa Ruben, and Kiamaiko who were forced to leave their homes for allegedly building on riparian land.
The court determined that these residents are entitled to fair and just compensation for the loss of personal property, real estate, and other items.
#KENYA: GOV'T ORDERED TO COMPENSATE THE EVICTED VICTIMS FROM ALLEGED RIPARIAN LAND
— MwanzoTV (@MwanzoTv) November 4, 2024
The High Court has ordered the government to compensate residents of Mathare, Gwa Kairu, Mukuru Kwa Ruben, and Kiamaiko for their forced evictions.
The evictions were carried out on the grounds… pic.twitter.com/IOMWuJaa39
In this case, residents of these neighborhoods challenged the government’s decision to evict them without providing alternative housing.
As a result, hundreds of people were made homeless and exposed to harsh weather and flooding.
Happening Now: Buildings located beyond the mandated 30-meter distance in Mathare are being demolished. Residents say they were not issued any eviction notices.
— Cyprian, Is Nyakundi (@C_NyaKundiH) May 11, 2024
“Hi Nyakundi. Landlords who had property 30m away from Nairobi River were asked to move and tenants were given 10k… pic.twitter.com/FatpBHH8Wr
Justice Mogeni ruled that the government was aware of these settlements but chose to forcefully evict the residents in what he described as an inhumane manner.
He likened it to being “treated like garbage.” Justice Mogeni emphasized the government’s responsibility to treat citizens with respect and dignity.
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Although there is no specific eviction law, Kenya has signed international conventions governing the humane eviction of people.
Forgotten demolition victims:
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) July 9, 2024
Victims of demolitions continue camping in churches. Affected families were evicted in Mathare and Mukuru. Victims claim they never received Ksh.10,000 compensation#CitizenExplainer @YvonneOkwara pic.twitter.com/ouEQVBttu5
The court ordered general damages for the petitioners, which will be determined by a joint team of evictees and government representatives within 120 days of the decision, but no later than April 2025.
The court also ordered that compensation payments be made within 60 days of the finalization of the assessment, with a report on the payments filed in court at the end of this period.
Justice Mogeni also stated that the forced eviction without adequate notice subjected the petitioners to cruel and inhuman treatment, resulting in unjustifiable mental and physical suffering.
Gov’t Ordered By High Court To Compensate Mathare, Mukuru Residents After Forced Evictions
