Residents of Runda, Nairobi County, staged demonstrations on Thursday against an alleged illegal attempt to grab eight acres of public land designated for a community park and children's playground. They accuse the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Nairobi County Government of unlawfully approving construction of residential apartments.

• The disputed land is located within Karura Ward and residents fear environmental damage and flooding risks.
• The Runda Residents Association (RRA) accused officials at City Hall of issuing construction permits without public participation.
• Kamau Fiunifiu, Karura Ward Member of County Assembly, joined protesters, vowing to oppose the development, citing the land's proximity to the Runda Basin, a critical drainage area.