Residents of Kisumu Central Sub-County accessed legal support, rights information and formal complaint mechanisms during a Legal Aid Clinic held at Kondele Social Justice Centre in Makogilo Area, where cases involving gender-based violence, child protection concerns and land disputes were reported, documented and referred for further action. The outreach provided a structured platform for communities to engage justice actors and seek redress on violations affecting vulnerable and marginalised groups.
The Legal Aid Clinic, conducted by the Commission’s Kisumu Regional Office, brought together residents seeking assistance on a range of social justice issues affecting households and communities in the area. Members of the public used the forum to report cases of gender-based violence, including intimate partner violence, defilement and sexual abuse of children, alongside disputes related to land ownership and succession. The engagement provided immediate legal guidance, documentation of complaints and initiation of referral pathways to relevant justice and protection institutions for further support and follow-up. A significant number of concerns raised during the clinic were linked to gender-based violence and child protection violations.
The clinic also recognised the contribution of community volunteers in strengthening justice and protection systems at grassroots level. Participants included women groups, students, boda boda operators and Nyumba Kumi representatives who play a key role in community awareness, reporting and early response to incidents of violence and insecurity.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with community justice structures and institutional partners to ensure that survivors and affected persons access protection and redress.
