The Environment and Land Court in Nairobi has halted all planned evictions, relocations, and demolitions in the SEPU area of Mukuru Kwa Njenga, granting residents temporary protection amid rising fears of forced displacement.
Delivering orders on 11 December 2025, Justice Christine A. Ochieng issued a conservatory order suspending any action by state agencies or private actors to remove residents from L.R No. 209/14009, including the relocation directive contained in the notice dated 20 November 2025. The orders will remain in force until the Court fully addresses the legality of the intended evictions.
The case, ELCLPET/E091/2024, was argued by Mr. Omayio Wycliffe on behalf of the Petitioners, with Mr. Allan Kamau representing the Attorney General, and Ms. Jelagat appearing for the National Land Commission (NLC).
The Court granted the Attorney General twenty-one days to file responses to pending applications, while the Petitioners may file further affidavits within seven days after service. A ruling on the interim applications will be delivered on 15 January 2026.
Mukuru Kwa Njenga has experienced recurrent eviction attempts in recent years, prompting concerns from residents and human-rights groups over actions carried out without proper consultation or resettlement plans. The Court’s latest order shields vulnerable households during the festive season and reinforces the necessity of due process in any redevelopment efforts.
