Kenya Railways Faces Court Order and Issues Evictions; President Ruto Orders Gikomba Deed Processed - January 2026

The Kenya Railways Corporation (KR) issued a seven-day eviction notice for properties along Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway. This is for the Sh28 billion Nairobi Railway City project. The notice directly affects churches led by Pastor James Ng’ang’a and Bishop Margaret Wanjiru. Separately, the High Court has temporarily halted the construction of the proposed Riruta–Ngong Commuter Metre Gauge Railway Project. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued interim conservatory orders against Kenya Railways Corporation for non-compliance with court directives regarding the project's funding and legality. In another action concerning Nairobi land, President Ruto directed that the Gikomba Market title deed is to be processed within 90 days.

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Kenya Railways moves to demolish Ng’ang’a, Wanjiru churches

The Kenya Railways Corporation (KR) has issued a seven-day eviction notice to properties along Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway in Nairobi, intensifying a dispute over land required for the Sh28 billion Nairobi Railway City project. This notice directly affects churches led by Pastor James Ng’ang’a and Bishop Margaret Wanjiru.