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Originally published by Capital Newstop
December 23, 2025
4h ago
Mariguini Slum Residents Protest Low Compensation Ahead of Nairobi Affordable Housing Project

The residents argue that the compensation fails to reflect the true value of their homes and the disruption to their livelihoods. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Residents of Mariguini slum in Nairobi's South B are protesting the imminent demolition of their homes for an affordable housing project, claiming the Sh30,000 compensation is inadequate. They argue the amount fails to cover resettlement costs and disrupts livelihoods.
- The Sh30,000 compensation offered is deemed grossly insufficient by residents for relocation and rebuilding homes/businesses.
- Joseph Mwangi, a community leader, highlighted that the compensation "cannot sustain a family or cover the cost of relocating our businesses."
- The demolition notice provided minimal time for residents, many of whom have lived there for decades, to make alternative arrangements.
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