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January 20, 2026
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Reprieve for Mukuru Residents as Ruto Halts Forced Evictions

Reprieve for Mukuru Residents as Ruto Halts Forced Evictions

The residents accused authorities of carrying out demolitions without prior notice and in violation of existing valid court orders. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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President William Ruto has intervened to halt forced evictions in Mukuru Kwa Njenga informal settlement, ordering that due process and consultations be followed. This decision comes after residents protested demolitions linked to the planned construction of the Catherine Ndereba Road, citing a lack of prior notice and violation of court orders.

  • The evictions were reportedly occurring without prior notice and in violation of existing valid court orders.
  • President William Ruto directly ordered the halt of the demolitions.
  • The planned 30-meter-wide road is named after Kenyan world champion marathon runner Catherine Ndereba.

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