Bulldozers have begun demolishing old homes in Nairobi’s Makongeni estate to make way for President Ruto’s affordable housing project. According to the government's development plans, this initiative aims to replace existing structures with new affordable housing units. Demolition activities have officially commenced, and hundreds of residents in the Makongeni area have been rendered homeless, leaving numerous families without shelter. While residents have begun to vacate the area, some are lamenting that they have not yet received the expected compensation.
Hundreds of residents in Nairobi's Makongeni area have been rendered homeless after their houses were demolished. This unfortunate event has left numerous families without shelter, highlighting a significant housing crisis in the region.
Demolition activities have officially commenced in the Makongeni neighborhood of Nairobi today, with residents beginning to vacate the area. However, some residents are lamenting that they have not yet received the expected compensation.