African Refugee Law Studies (Law/Social/Political crossover)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Accessing Justice in Urban Slums: A Vulnerable Population Lens on Legal Access Dynamics in Kenya

Oluoch Wafula, Department of Advanced Studies, Strathmore University Okoth Gitonga, Department of Advanced Studies, Maseno University Waweru Kibet, Kenyatta University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18805191
Published: December 14, 2004

Abstract

Urban slums in Kenya often house vulnerable populations who face significant barriers to accessing justice through formal legal channels. A qualitative analysis will be employed to explore existing literature and stakeholder perspectives on legal access in urban slums, with an emphasis on marginalized communities. The theoretical framework highlights systemic issues and proposes strategies for improving access to justice for urban slum dwellers. Policy recommendations include enhancing community-based legal aid services and promoting integration of legal support into existing social welfare programmes.

How to Cite

Oluoch Wafula, Okoth Gitonga, Waweru Kibet (2004). Accessing Justice in Urban Slums: A Vulnerable Population Lens on Legal Access Dynamics in Kenya. African Refugee Law Studies (Law/Social/Political crossover), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18805191

Keywords

KenyaUrban SlumsVulnerable PopulationsLegal PluralismCommunity-Based Justice SystemsEmpirical Research DesignQualitative Analysis

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