Kenya Railways moves to demolish Ng’ang’a, Wanjiru churches
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 21 - Kenya Railways Corporation (KR) has issued a seven-day notice for the vacation of properties along Haile Selassie Avenue and Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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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.
- The Nairobi Railway City project is a 425-acre urban regeneration initiative, partly backed by an £80 million commitment from the United Kingdom.
- Affected institutions include Neno Evangelism Centre, led by Pastor James Ng’ang’a, and Jesus Is Alive Ministries (JIAM), founded by Bishop Margaret Wanjiru.
- Ng’ang’a holds a 2023 court injunction against Kenya Railways, after purchasing his property from the Central Bank of Kenya.
- Portions of Bishop Wanjiru’s church compound were previously demolished in March 2024.
- Earlier in January, business premises linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi were demolished, demonstrating Kenya Railways’ resolve.
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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.
