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January 14, 2026
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Gachagua Ally Alleges Plot to Repossess Kenyans' Business Stalls

Gachagua Ally Alleges Plot to Repossess Kenyans' Business Stalls

The traders have demanded an immediate suspension of the exercise until proper briefing and consultation are conducted...

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Irungu Nyakera, Patron of the Democracy for Citizens (DCP) party and an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has raised alarms over an alleged plot by Nairobi County to repossess market stalls after a contentious data collection exercise.

  • The dispute arose from a data collection exercise launched by county officials on December 8, 2025, which occurred when many traders had closed for the festive season.
  • The Nairobi Market Traders’ Association lodged a formal protest in a letter dated December 22, 2025, to Governor Johnson Sakaja, citing a lack of notice and “bad faith and illegal” practices.
  • The Association warned that registering empty stalls as “ghost stalls” and employees as owners could lead to “conflict and confusion” and affect “smooth operations” in the markets.

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Kenya Railways Demolishes Property for AFCON; Plot Alleged to Repossess Nairobi Stalls - January 2026

Kenya Railways has announced it will conduct further demolitions in Nairobi as it repossesses land for new railway infrastructure vital for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This follows a dawn demolition operation that flattened multiple structures and vehicles on Douglas Wakiiuri Road, opposite Rubis Nyayo Stadium. The demolished properties included a carwash and other businesses belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who later inspected the site. In a separate development concerning business premises in the city, Irungu Nyakera, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has alleged a plot by Nairobi County to repossess market stalls after a recent data collection exercise.

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