Justice Pamoja Workshop – Kiambiu

Following a successful inaugural clinic in Githurai, Justice Pamoja continued its work in Nairobi with a second legal aid clinic in Kiambiu.

At Githurai, the focus was on community awareness and engagement. In Kiambiu, we shifted toward individual cases.

In a single day, Justice Pamoja served 34 community members, working with 16 law students alongside a team of Kenyan advocates to provide legal advice and case triage.

The cases brought forward reflect the realities many communities face. Most involved violence within families or against women and children—including domestic violence, child support, and assault. One case involved child sexual abuse and abduction and will require sustained follow-up.

We also saw significant demand around housing and evictions, often closely connected to family instability.

What stood out most was not a lack of legal frameworks, but a gap in access. Many clients had already sought help from police or other systems but were unable to move their cases forward. What they needed was someone to walk with them through the process.

That is the role Justice Pamoja is beginning to play.

The Kiambiu clinic also strengthened the delivery model:

• Structured collaboration between advocates and students on live cases

• Improved setup for both group engagement and confidential consultations

• Expanded capacity to move from advice to ongoing case follow-up

Justice Pamoja is now reviewing each case and determining next steps, with several matters already identified for continued support.

By deepening its focus on individual cases while continuing to train law students, Justice Pamoja is building a scalable, community-based model for access to justice in Kenya.

What happens next

Justice Pamoja is now reviewing each case and determining next steps, with several matters already identified for continued support.

Several of these cases involve immediate safety concerns, including domestic violence and sexual assault, and require timely legal follow-up to ensure protection and accountability.

We are currently working to raise $5,000 to support these high-urgency cases—covering essential costs such as transport, court filings, and coordination—while also preparing for our next clinic.

Get involved

Justice Pamoja’s advocates and student lawyers provide their time and legal services pro bono. Contributions help cover practical costs—such as filing fees, transportation, and case coordination—that make it possible for these matters to move forward.

If you are a Kenyan lawyer or law student, you can also support ongoing casework or join future clinics as a student or advocate.