Strathmore Law School

What happens when people are given the opportunity to ask lawyers questions about issues they have lived with for years?

For many people, the law can feel distant from everyday life. Legal provisions may exist to protect their rights, institutions may be mandated to address their concerns, and avenues for seeking redress may be available. Yet, knowing where to turn, what the law says or even whether a particular experience amounts to a violation of one's rights is not always straightforward.

This is why opportunities for direct engagement between communities and legal practitioners matter.

During the 2026 Legal Aid Caravan in Kajiado County, residents have had an opportunity to raise questions about issues affecting their lives, seek clarification on their rights and engage advocates on possible ways of addressing their concerns.

Sometimes, the first step towards justice is simply having the opportunity to ask.

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"The reason that we champion for the promotion of access to justice and legal awareness is to do our part in filling the disproportionate gap between members of marginalized communities and lawyers, and legal services on the whole."

Josephine Kairo, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Law Clinic Faculty Coordinator.

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“The road to access to justice is not always a smooth one. Sometimes, you have to get your hands dirty to keep it moving.”

When our vehicle developed a mechanical problem along the way to the #LegalAidCaravan2026, Kelvin Mbatia (@Mbatia_Wachira) put aside his academic and professional titles, got into the bus and took on the task of helping fix it.

Mbatia believes access to justice is not limited to what happens in courtrooms or legal offices. It also takes the commitment of people willing to go the extra mile to ensure that communities are reached.

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When discussing access to justice, much of the conversation tends to centre on legal institutions, legislation, court processes and the availability of legal services.

But how often do we listen to the communities these systems are meant to serve?

For legal aid to be significant, it must go beyond explaining what the law says. It must also involve understanding what people are experiencing, listening to their concerns and helping them identify avenues through which those concerns can be addressed.

Sometimes, the first step towards making justice accessible is giving people the opportunity to be heard.

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"This year, we are reaching communities across 9 locations, with over 50 students and approximately 15 supervising advocates, providing constitutional literacy and personalised legal aid to communities"

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