This archive report was first published on 16 May 2020.
On Friday, the High Court intervened in the ongoing demolitions in Kariobangi North Estate, Nairobi, temporarily halting further evictions until a petition filed by residents is heard and determined.
The court scheduled a hearing via video link before Justice Samson Okong'o on June 2, 2020.
More than 7,000 people were left homeless after their houses were demolished to reclaim land allegedly belonging to the government.
The evictions were carried out by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, despite a court order barring the exercise.
Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja led his colleagues in demanding compensation for the evicted families, terming the action as 'totally inhumane and ill-advised.'
Earlier, on May 8, 2020, the national government suspended further demolitions following public outcry after a closed-door meeting chaired by Interior CS Fred Matiang'i.
