In a landmark collaboration for Kenya’s justice system, Attorney General Dorcas Agik Oduor has joined forces with corporate partner Bangbet to roll out the Mobile Legal Aid Center initiative. 
The program, designed to deliver legal services directly to remote and marginalized communities, will first be piloted in Machakos County before expanding to all 47 counties across the nation.
A Vision of Compassionate Justice
As Kenya’s first female Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor has consistently championed the idea that justice must be more than a constitutional guarantee—it must be an accessible, human‑centered reality. Her vision for the mobile centers emphasizes compassion: no child, mother, elder, or person with a disability should be denied justice simply because legal assistance is out of reach geographically or financially. Each mobile unit is equipped with two sound‑proof consultation booths, a dedicated legal aid and documentation area, virtual court hearing facilities, solar‑powered energy systems, and wheelchair‑accessible infrastructure. “These centers must become places where every Kenyan can be heard,” Oduor has said, underscoring her belief that true justice begins with listening.
Bangbet’s Commitment to Social Impact
Bangbet, a key private‑sector partner, has gone beyond symbolic gestures, providing crucial support that includes funding for container acquisition and modification, electrical and solar power installation, interior furnishings, ICT equipment, and resources for virtual court infrastructure and public legal education. According to the company, the partnership reflects a core philosophy: “A stronger society begins with empowered citizens,” positioning the initiative as a genuine commitment to social responsibility rather than a branding exercise.
Human Stories, Real Change
The partnership places human experiences at its core. The mobile centers are expected to transform lives: a child caught in family conflict finds a safe space to be heard, a rural mother receives vital guidance in a land dispute, and an elderly villager accesses mediation services without the burden of long travel. These narratives highlight the initiative’s focus on turning legal access into a warm, reachable, and humane service.
A Model for Public‑Private Partnership
Following the successful Machakos pilot, the project will be refined and scaled nationwide, supported by State Counsel, pro‑bono advocates, paralegal officers, and volunteers. Observers see the collaboration as a blueprint for how government leadership and private‑sector dedication can together address longstanding social challenges, particularly for ordinary citizens.
Justice That Travels
In the words of AG Oduor, the partnership between her office and Bangbet is redefining justice delivery in Kenya. A repurposed container, fitted with essential tools and technology, now carries hope, dignity, and the promise that someone is listening. It is a reminder that justice does not have to be distant, and care can indeed travel.
