Kituo Cha Sheria Founded-1973 | Legal assistance to poor and marginalized | Land, Labour, Housing, Refugee Rights| Vision:A Just and Equitable Society
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Jun 13
We held a validation meeting of Self-Representation Manual to support litigants seeking justice through the Small Claims Court. The user-friendly guide is designed to simplify court processes and provide practical information for those who have little or no knowledge of court.
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The manual empowers litigants by offering step-by-step guidance on filing and pursuing claims, helping them navigate the justice system. This aims to enhance access to justice for all, particularly low-income individuals and vulnerable groups.
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Jun 11
KITUO in partnership with the National Steering Committee on the Implementation of AJS @AJSKenya and @HakiYetuOrg, is supporting the development of the Kwale County AJS Action Plan. The multi-stakeholder forum brought together judicial officers, constitutional bodies
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Court Users Committee members, and community representatives to identify justice needs and opportunities for strengthening restorative justice, peace, and social harmony in Kwale County.
#AJS #AccessToJustice
#RestorativeJustice
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Jun 10
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance access to justice and promote legal awareness among residents of Mombasa County, we conducted legal aid awareness sessions in Kisauni and Nyali Sub-Counties. The forums aimed to sensitize community members on the legal mechanisms
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available for resolving small claims disputes and the procedures for seeking redress through the Small Claims Court.
The sessions brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including grassroots community-based organizations (CBOs), religious leaders
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community policing representatives, social influencers, and local community members. The engagement provided a platform for strengthening community knowledge on access to justice while fostering collaboration among local stakeholders in promoting peaceful and lawful resolution.
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#AccessToJustice begins with empowered communities. When people know their rights and the protections guaranteed by the Constitution, they are better equipped to seek justice, demand accountability, and contribute to a fair and inclusive society.
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BTS with Justice Muhochi, a judge of the High Court of Nakuru.
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The Court ordered the closure and relocation of the Malindi dumpsite in a landmark petition filed by Malindi Residents Development Group, with the Support of @KituoSheria representing the affected Residents.
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#ClimateJustice
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Urban refugees continue to integrate with host communities and participate in various socio-economic activities. To strengthen access to justice within refugee communities, KITUO, with support from the @NLinKenya, conducted a training session for refugee paralegals on SCC.
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The training aimed to enhance the paralegals’ knowledge and understanding of the Small Claims Court, enabling them to effectively support refugee communities in resolving debt-related disputes for ease of doing business.
#LegalEmpowerement
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Dr. @MukiriSmith of @lborouniversity, with funding from the @SLSA_UK and in partnership with @KituoSheria , has been leading validation and feedback sessions across Kenya to refine research on the impact of fintech and digital systems on rights, and social justice.
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Key discussions focused on: Digital lending and consumer protection, Digital systems and access to Methadone-Assisted Therapy (MAT), and Digital identity systems, including the legacy of Huduma Namba
The dialogue also explored the growing use of AI in fintech.
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Today, @KituoSheria marked #WorldEnvironmentDay with the Korogocho community through a town hall forum bringing together residents, local authorities, and community leaders to discuss environmental justice, climate change, and community rights.
#climatejustice
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Participants were sensitized on environmental laws, public participation, and the right to a clean and healthy environment under Article 42 of the Constitution.The activity also featured a free legal aid clinic and a tree planting exercise with the community and local authorities
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KITUO conducted capacity-building session for Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) practitioners on the procedures and jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court (SCC). The training strengthened their skills in dispute resolution, evidence preservation,
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and case documentation, enhancing access to justice at the grassroots level, reducing court case backlogs, and promoting timely resolution of disputes for vulnerable communities. This is through the support from @NLinKenya and UNDP Amkeni Wakenya.
#AccessToJustice
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Join us this #WorldEnvironmentDay for a tree planting exercise and free legal aid clinic at Korogocho Chief’s Camp as we promote environmental justice and sustainable communities.
📅 June 5, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
📍 Korogocho Chief’s Camp
#climatejustice #AccessToJustice
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@KituoSheria ,in partnership with the @NairobiCityGov ,convened a Stakeholders Forum in Nairobi to discuss the implementation of the Nairobi County Refugee Integration Strategy.Participants also acknowledged the work of RAWI-EA in advancing refugee inclusion and access to rights.
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The forum provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on the progress made in promoting the inclusion of refugees within @NairobiCityGov while identifying existing gaps and opportunities for stronger collaboration.
#RefugeeInclusion #AccessToJustice #LegalEmpowerment
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