Chuka University Law Students Hit the Streets to Champion Children’s Rights Ahead of Moot Court Competition

By Sallo Gobana

Chuka University students during the walk. Photo by Denis Elvis.

In a powerful display of advocacy, on Saturday 3rd October 2026, Chuka University law students traded their lecture halls for the busy streets of Chuka marching from Ndagani to Chuka Town to spearhead a vital public campaign on child rights and protection.

The dynamic procession brought together passionate legal minds from the School of Law, the Moot Court Society, and the Wakili wa Watoto initiative, serving as a curtain-raiser for the upcoming, highly anticipated Child Justice Moot Court Competition (CJMCC).

Throughout the march, students engaged directly with community members across Ndagani, Chuka Market, and Chuka Town, breaking down complex legal concepts into simple, practical information. Chris, one of the law students, emphasized that the walk sought to educate the public on a child’s fundamental right to exist, socialize, learn, grow, and develop. He described the outreach as a highly impactful and educational success that effectively reached a massive audience.

This public campaign marks the beginning of a week-long series of advocacy activities leading up to the main national tournament. The Child Justice Moot Court Competition will bring together elite law schools from various universities across the region to deliberate on critical issues affecting minors, analyze rights violations, and propose structural remedies through the judicial system.

According to Jaoko Leakey, a third-year law student and School of Law Representative, the week-long events are intentionally structured to create dual awareness. They prepare tournament participants for vigorous legal battles while simultaneously empowering the local community. The scheduled program includes legal awareness sessions, free public legal aid clinics, and an interactive webinar focused on modern child safety and legal protection.

Some of the Campus Review members with the law students, who went for the walk. Photo by Denis Elvis.

Susan Binya, a second-year law student and Communications Director for the competition's steering committee, noted that the upcoming webinar and the "Legal Week" clinics will serve as an open door for local citizens to seek free legal advice on family and child welfare matters.

The inauguration of the moot court competition is set for Tuesday, with Monday to Wednesday being the legal aids week and the Moot Court Competition set to run from 8th till 9th of this month .

Expanding their impact beyond the public markets, the students are also taking the campaign directly to younger generations. Dedicated outreach programs are scheduled for Chuka University Model Primary School and Chuka University Model Senior School in Ndagani. This school-centered initiative aims to teach students how to identify violations of their rights and equip them with the knowledge of exactly where and how to seek help.

As the campus prepares to host visiting legal minds, third-year law student Hope Ashley extended a warm welcome to all stakeholders, participants, and distinguished guests. Meanwhile, Leakey expressed immense confidence in the Chuka University home team, urging his peers to refine their arguments as they prepare to compete for the coveted championship trophy.

Ultimately, the initiative offers these future lawyers a unique opportunity to bridge classroom theory with real-world social justice.