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Top reasons why Kenyans get evicted from their homes

Nationally, rent dispute was cited as the most common reason for eviction threats (35.9%).

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by Rosa Mumanyi

Infographics28 January 2025 - 14:19
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    THE STAR INFOGRAPHICS

    KNBS data shows that the majority of tenants (84%) who faced threats of eviction were residing in urban areas.

    Nationally, rent dispute was cited as the most common reason for eviction threats (35.9%), with rural and urban residence reporting 48.5 per cent and 33.5 per cent, respectively.

    Other significant reasons include evictions in the surroundings (29.3% rural, 7.9% urban) and no formal agreements with landlords (16.6% rural, 4.6% urban).

    A notable percentage (24.2% rural, 13.2% urban) falls under "other" unspecified causes. The lack of legal documents is a minimal concern. 

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