Governor Sakaja stops Mukuru evictions, urges dialogue with developer
The residents live on a 100-acre parcel of land that the developer says legally belongs to him.
The residents live on a 100-acre parcel of land that the developer says legally belongs to him.
The committee will oversee low-cost housing programs, ensuring coordination and progress across the capital.
The Executive says the conditions presented by the ward reps do not satisfy the legal standards required for immediate closure under public health laws.
Residents have been advised to verify their land rate status on the Nairobi Revenue Portal.
Tensions have escalated between the Nairobi County Government and residents over disputed land.
Sakaja pointed out that Nairobi’s aging drainage infrastructure is no longer adequate for the volume of rainfall the city currently experiences.
This expanded zone will be used for river regeneration, flood mitigation, and the construction of affordable housing.
Cherargei criticized the governor for placing more emphasis on legal fees than addressing urgent development concerns, pointing out the city's increasing neglect and deterioration.
He pointed out that the fires cannot be brushed off as accidents, given how often they occur.
The breakthrough followed extensive talks with Governor Johnson Sakaja and officials from the national government.