Nairobi Authorities Address Expressway Safety, Plan Demolitions, and Announce Eastleigh Crackdown - September 2025

In Nairobi, MOJA Expressway Company addressed online rumors about structural cracks on the Nairobi Expressway, assuring motorists the 27-kilometer road is in perfect condition and secure. In a separate city initiative, several Nairobi estates are slated for demolition to be replaced with modern apartments as part of the Nairobi Urban Renewal Project. This program aims to accommodate the city's population, projected to reach 10 million by 2050. Additionally, Nairobi County's Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, announced a crackdown in Eastleigh targeting illegal dumping and unlawful activities by hawkers and business owners. Those found violating environmental laws face arrest and legal action.