The Haki Ardhi monitoring tool provides women with a safe, accessible channel to report land‑related abuses and to quickly access legal and community support. It also helps local organisations digitise formerly paper‑based case files, improving follow‑up and enabling centralised data analysis to identify trends and drive evidence‑based policy reform.

Haki Ardhi’s data reveals widespread violations of women’s land rights across Kenya, with forced evictions and tenure insecurity among the most common abuses. Most cases occur within family and community settings and are frequently perpetrated by husbands or in‑laws, and widows are often disproportionately affected by being left out of inheritances. Many incidents involve gender‑based violence or coercion, underscoring the link between land dispossession and women’s physical safety, economic security and mental well‑being.

Using both SMS based and in‑person reporting, the tool systematically captures evidence of violations and fills critical data gaps left by institutions. By translating individual reports into legal referrals and policy advocacy, Haki Ardhi strengthens accountability and bolsters responses to entrenched land rights abuses.

During a recent field visit to Kakamega County, RFUK, TMG and SCHW met a woman who had successfully used Haki Ardhi to report her case. She submitted her report anonymously via text message, which was received by SCHW. Drawing on their expertise in women’s rights, land laws and survivor-centred gender‑based violence responses, SCHW then supported her in pursuing justice by providing psychosocial support, legal services and access to a lawyer.

“Haki Ardhi gave me a safe way to speak out. With Shibuye’s support, I now feel empowered not only to fight for my rights but also to help other women do the same,” the woman shared.

Her story reflects a growing trend: women who use Haki Ardhi are not only accessing justice but also becoming advocates within their communities. This combination of trusted, community-based support and a secure digital reporting tool encourages others to come forward to advocate for their owns rights and justice.

Violet Shivutse, SCHW Executive Director, highlighted the importance of community-driven solutions. “Women face unique challenges when it comes to land rights and gender-based violence. Haki Ardhi bridges the gap between survivors and justice mechanisms, ensuring that cases are documented, followed up and addressed.”